Creating a uniform gradient inside a rounded rectangle

Hi
I am trying to create a uniform gradient in a rounded rectange. I have tried a gradient mesh, but the 2 sides are too dark and I have also tried a normal gradient, but that does not create a dark shadow on the 2 sides as per the picture attached. How can I create a smooth uniform gradient along all sides please?

And to that end this is done with two inner glows applied to one objet with two fills then made into a graphic style then changing the color using different blending modes offer other options as well.
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