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CSS Blend Mode Preview

Online CSS blend mode preview tool to compare 16 mix-blend-mode effects and copy CSS instantly for UI effects and overlay styling debugging.

Blend Modes

Pick a mix-blend-mode and the preview/code updates instantly.

Mode Description

Multiply - Multiplies colors and darkens the result.

Preview

Blend

Tip: blend results depend on the backdrop. Switch modes to compare quickly.

CSS Code

mix-blend-mode: multiply;


Documentation

About CSS Blend Mode Preview

This tool previews mix-blend-mode effects so you can compare blending strategies and choose the right visual behavior.

Key Features

  • Mode Switching: Quickly compare multiple blend modes.
  • Mode Description: Understand each mode's behavior and use intent.
  • Live Preview: See blending on a layered gradient background.
  • CSS Output: Generate mode-specific CSS declaration.
  • Quick Copy: Copy code with one click.

Steps

  1. Select a blend mode from the list.
  2. Inspect visual change in the preview panel.
  3. Read the description to confirm design fit.
  4. Copy CSS and apply to your element.

Use Cases

  • Poster-like visual overlays.
  • Text/image blending experiments.
  • Stylized effects in interactive UI sections.

FAQ

Why does it look different in my page?

Blend results depend heavily on background colors and layer order, which may differ from the demo setup.

mix-blend-mode or background-blend-mode?

Use mix-blend-mode for element-vs-backdrop blending, and background-blend-mode for multiple backgrounds within the same element.