mask-mode

This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.

The mask-mode CSS property indicates whether the mask reference defined by mask-image is treated as a luminance or alpha mask.

/* Keyword values */
mask-mode: alpha;
mask-mode: luminance;
mask-mode: match-source;
/* Multiple values */
mask-mode: alpha, match-source;
/* Global values */
mask-mode: inherit;
mask-mode: initial;
mask-mode: unset;

Initial valuematch-source
Applies toall elements; In SVG, it applies to container elements excluding the <defs> element and all graphics elements
Inheritedno
Mediavisual
Computed valueas specified
Animation typediscrete
Canonical orderthe unique non-ambiguous order defined by the formal grammar

Syntax

One or more of the keyword values listed below, separated by commas.

Values

alpha
This keyword indicates that the transparency (alpha channel) values of the mask layer image should be used as the mask values.
luminance
This keyword indicates that the luminance values of the mask layer image should be used as the mask values.
match-source

If the mask-image property is of type <mask-source>, the luminance values of the mask layer image should be used as the mask values.

If it is of type <image>, the alpha values of the mask layer image should be used as the mask values.

Formal syntax

<masking-mode>#

where
<masking-mode> = alpha | luminance | match-source

Example

CSS Content

#masked {
  width: 227px;
  height: 200px;
  background: blue linear-gradient(red, blue);
  mask-image: url(https://mdn.mozillademos.org/files/12668/MDN.svg);
  mask-mode: alpha; /* Can be changed in the live sample */
}

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
CSS Masking Module Level 1
The definition of 'mask-mode' in that specification.
Candidate Recommendation Initial definition

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Edge Opera Safari (WebKit)
Basic support No support 53.0 (53.0) No support ? No support No support
Feature Android Firefox Mobile (Gecko) IE Phone Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
Basic support No support 53.0 (53.0) No support No support No support

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