CSS blend modes control how an element's colors mix with whatever is behind it, similar to blend modes in a photo editing program — but the exact visual result of each mode is hard to predict without seeing it applied.
Pick a base color, an overlay color, and a blend mode, and this tool renders the actual visual result live using the real mix-blend-mode CSS property, so you see exactly how it looks before using it in a project.
This is useful for designers exploring color overlay effects for images or gradients, or developers who want to see a specific blend mode's actual output rather than guessing from a written description.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between multiply and screen?
Multiply always darkens the result (like stacking transparent colored films), while screen always lightens it (like overlapping colored lights) — they're roughly inverse effects.
Do blend modes work on images too, not just solid colors?
Yes, mix-blend-mode works the same way on any element including images; this tool uses solid colors for a clearer, simpler preview of each mode's effect.