CSS grayscale() Function

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Example

Set various grayscale for an image:

#img1 {
filter: grayscale(1);
}

#img2 {
filter: grayscale(60%);
}

#img3 {
filter: grayscale(0.4);
}

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Definition and Usage

The CSS grayscale() filter function converts an image to grayscale.

100% (1) will make the image completely grayscale
0% (0) will have no effect

Version:	CSS Filter Effects Module Level 1

Browser Support

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

Function
grayscale()	18	12	35	6	15

CSS Syntax

grayscale(amount)

Value	Description
amount	Optional. Specifies the grayscale as a number or percent. 100% (1) will make the element completely grayscale. 0% (0) represents the original image (no effect). Default value is 1.

More Examples

Example

Use grayscale() with the backdrop-filter property:

div.transbox {
background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
-webkit-backdrop-filter: grayscale(50%);
backdrop-filter: grayscale(50%);
padding: 20px;
margin: 30px;
font-weight: bold;
}

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CSS reference: CSS filter property.

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CSS reference: CSS invert() function.

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CSS reference: CSS saturate() function.

CSS reference: CSS sepia() function.

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