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Tailwind CSS Backdrop Sepia

The backdrop-sepia utility class in Tailwind CSS applies a sepia tone to the backdrop of an element. The sepia effect gives an old photo or vintage feel to the element.

Syntax

<div class="backdrop-sepia-{amount}"></div>
  • {amount} can be any value between 0 to 100.

Example

<div class="backdrop-sepia-50">
  <h1>Backdrop Sepia Example</h1>
  <p>Applying sepia tone to the backdrop using Tailwind CSS.</p>
</div>

Output

The above example applies a backdrop sepia effect with an amount of 50 to the element:

Tailwind CSS Backdrop Sepia Example Output

Explanation

The backdrop-sepia utility class applies a sepia filter to the backdrop of an element. The amount property specifies the level of sepia effect to be applied.

The backdrop is the area behind an element, but in front of the next layer, such as the background of the parent element or the viewport. The backdrop-sepia utility class does not affect any other elements, only the backdrop of the element that it is applied to.

Use

You can use the backdrop-sepia utility class to add a sepia filter to the backdrop of an element, giving it a vintage or old photo look. You can apply the utility class to any the elements where the backdrop works as a differentiating element.

Important Points

  • The backdrop-sepia utility class is part of the Backdrop Filter module, which is not supported by Internet Explorer and some older browsers.
  • The backdrop-sepia utility class can be combined with other filter utilities like backdrop-blur, backdrop-saturate, etc., to achieve different effects.

Summary

The backdrop-sepia utility class in Tailwind CSS applies a sepia tone to the backdrop of an element. This gives an old photo or vintage feel to the element. You can use it on any element where the backdrop provides the actual difference, and it can be combined with other filter utility classes to create more complex effects.

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