Understanding CSS Blend Modes
CSS Blend Modes allow you to create visually engaging effects by blending elements with their backgrounds. In this tutorial, we'll explore the different blend modes available and how to apply them.
Available Blend Modes
There are several blend modes you can use:
- normal
- multiply
- screen
- overlay
- darken
- lighten
- color-dodge
- color-burn
- hard-light
- soft-light
- difference
- exclusion
- hue
- saturation
- color
- luminosity
Background Blend Modes
To apply a blend mode to an element's background, use the background-blend-mode
property.
Example:
div {
background-image: url('image1.jpg'), url('image2.jpg');
background-blend-mode: multiply;
}
Mix Blend Modes
To apply a blend mode between an element and its parent, use the mix-blend-mode
property.
Example:
.overlay {
mix-blend-mode: screen;
}
Resetting Blend Modes
To reset the blend mode applied to an element, use the normal
value.
Example:
.overlay:hover {
mix-blend-mode: normal;
}
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we learned about CSS Blend Modes, the different blend modes available, and how to apply them. By using blend modes, you can create visually striking effects on your web pages, enhancing the overall design and user experience.