::backdrop

Styles the area behind a full-screen element or dialog. It allows you to dim the background or add effects like blur when a modal is active.

Quick example

dialog::backdrop {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

::backdrop Browser Support

Widely available Since 2022 95% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2022.

Safe to use without fallbacks.

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