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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Enhancing the Design With CSS Transparent Gradients and Multiple Backgrounds

Joey B
Joey B
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Posted by Joey B
Joey B
5,275 Points

Is it possible to start a gradient with a slightly transparent color?

In the example, Guil goes from a solid orange color to a transparent color using the transparent keyword.

If I didn't want the solid color on top of my image, would it possible to start my gradient with a slightly transparent orange then fade to a full transparency?

1 Answer

Jason Anello
Jason Anello
Courses Plus Student 94,610 Points

Hi Joey,

Yes, you can by using the rgba() functional notation instead of specifying a hex code for the orange color.

With rgba(), you specify the red, green, and blue values as a decimal from 0 - 255 and then you specify the alpha value from 0 to 1 to indicate the transparency. 1 is fully opaque and 0 is fully transparent.

Example:

rgba(255, 169, 73, .3)

That would be 30% orange.

I used the converter here: http://hex.colorrrs.com/ to convert the hex code that Guil used in the video to decimal.

Joey B
Joey B
5,275 Points
Joey B
Joey B
5,275 Points

Ah. I didn't think of that. I'm getting a bit overwhelmed by all these options :D Thanks for the link! Will definitely come in handy.