CSS invert() function

Definition and usage

CSS's invert() Filter functions are used to invert the color of the image.

  • 100% (1) will invert the image completely
  • 0% (0) will have no effect

Instance

Example 1

Invert the color of the image:

#img1 {
  filter: invert(0.3);
}
#img2 {
  filter: invert(70%);
}
#img3 {
  filter: invert(100%);
}

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Example 2

to invert() with backdrop-filter Used together:

div.transbox {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: invert(100%);
  backdrop-filter: invert(100%);
  padding: 20px;
  margin: 30px;
  font-weight: bold;
}

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CSS syntax

invert(amount)
Value Description
amount

Optional. Specify the degree of inversion, which can be a number or a percentage.

100% (1) will invert the element completely, 0% (0) represents the original image (no effect).

The default value is 0.

Technical details

Version: CSS Filter Effects Module Level 1

Browser support

The numbers in the table represent the first browser version that fully supports this function.

Chrome Edge Firefox Safari Opera
18 12 35 6 15

Related pages

Reference:CSS filter attribute

Reference:CSS blur() function

Reference:CSS brightness() function

Reference:CSS contrast() function

Reference:CSS drop-shadow() function

Reference:CSS grayscale() function

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Reference:CSS opacity() function

Reference:CSS saturate() function

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