background | CSS CSS Properties

The ultimate shorthand for setting all background properties (color, image, repeat, etc.) in a single line. It's the most common way to style backgrounds efficiently.

Quick example

.hero {
  /* image | repeat | position / size | color */
  background: url('hero-bg.jpg') no-repeat center / cover #333;
}

Quick facts

Initial value

See individual properties

Inherited

Applies to

all elements

background Browser Support

Widely available Since 2015 96% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2015.

Safe to use without fallbacks.

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