CSS mix-blend-mode Property

Description

The mix-blend-mode CSS property is used to control how the content of an element blends with its background. It enables designers to create visually striking effects by specifying how the colors of overlapping elements interact. With values like "multiply," "screen," "overlay," and more, designers can achieve various blending modes reminiscent of traditional graphic design techniques. This property is particularly useful for creating visually captivating layouts and enhancing the overall aesthetic of web designs, allowing for innovative combinations of colors and content.

Initial value: normal
Applies to: All elements
Inherited: No
Computed value: As specified
Animatable: Yes
JavaScript syntax: object.style.mixBlendMode

Interactive Demo

Syntax

mix-blend-mode = normal | multiply | screen | overlay | darken | lighten | color-dodge |color-burn | hard-light | soft-light | difference | exclusion | hue |
saturation | color | luminosity

Values

normalThis is the default attribute which specifies no blending. The blending formula simply selects the source color.
multiplyThe source color is multiplied by the destination color and replaces the destination. The resultant color is always at least as dark as either the source or destination color. Multiplying any color with black results in black. Multiplying any color with white preserves the original color.
screenMultiplies the complements of the backdrop and source color values, then complements the result. The result color is always at least as light as either of the two constituent colors. Screening any color with white produces white; screening with black leaves the original color unchanged. The effect is similar to projecting multiple photographic slides simultaneously onto a single screen.
overlayMultiplies or screens the colors, depending on the backdrop color value. Source colors overlay the backdrop while preserving its highlights and shadows. The backdrop color is not replaced but is mixed with the source color to reflect the lightness or darkness of the backdrop.
darkenSelects the darker of the backdrop and source colors. The backdrop is replaced with the source where the source is darker; otherwise, it is left unchanged.
lightenSelects the lighter of the backdrop and source colors. The backdrop is replaced with the source where the source is lighter; otherwise, it is left unchanged.
color-dodgeBrightens the backdrop color to reflect the source color. Painting with black produces no changes.
color-burnDarkens the backdrop color to reflect the source color. Painting with white produces no change.
hard-lightMultiplies or screens the colors, depending on the source color value. The effect is similar to shining a harsh spotlight on the backdrop.
soft-lightDarkens or lightens the colors, depending on the source color value. The effect is similar to shining a diffused spotlight on the backdrop.
differenceSubtracts the darker of the two constituent colors from the lighter color. Painting with white inverts the backdrop color; painting with black produces no change.
exclusionProduces an effect similar to that of the Difference mode but lower in contrast. Painting with white inverts the backdrop color; painting with black produces no change
hueCreates a color with the hue of the source color and the saturation and luminosity of the backdrop color.
saturationCreates a color with the saturation of the source color and the hue and luminosity of the backdrop color. Painting with this mode in an area of the backdrop that is a pure gray (no saturation) produces no change.
colorCreates a color with the hue and saturation of the source color and the luminosity of the backdrop color. This preserves the gray levels of the backdrop and is useful for coloring monochrome images or tinting color images.
luminosityCreates a color with the luminosity of the source color and the hue and saturation of the backdrop color. This produces an inverse effect to that of the Color mode.

Example

HTML

<div class="isolate">

  <div class="circle circle-1"></div>

  <div class="circle circle-2"></div>

  <div class="circle circle-3"></div>

</div>

CSS

.circle {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  position: absolute;
}
.circle-1 {
  background: red;
}
.circle-2 {
  background: lightgreen;
  left: 40px;
}
.circle-3 {
  background: blue;
  left: 20px;
  top: 40px;
}
.isolate {
  isolation: isolate;
  position: relative;
}

Result

Editor