mask-mode

Specifies whether the mask should be treated as an alpha mask (using transparency) or a luminance mask (using brightness).

Quick example

.luminance-mask {
  /* Uses the brightness of the image to determine visibility */
  mask-mode: luminance;
}

Quick facts

Initial value
match-source
Inherited
No
Applies to
all elements and SVG container elements
Animation type
discrete

mask-mode Browser Support

Newly available Since 2023 88% global usage

Since 2023 this feature works across the latest devices and browser versions. This feature might not work in older devices or browsers.

Works in all modern browsers. May need a fallback for older browsers.

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