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

SeHyun Choi
SeHyun Choi
3,441 Points
Posted by SeHyun Choi
SeHyun Choi
3,441 Points

How do I apply CSS transparent gradient on top of image?

Instead of doing

background:linear-gradient (#ffa949, transparent 90%), #ffa949 url ('../img/mountains.jpg') no-repeat center;

I prefer doing background-image:url('../image/mountain.jpg'); background-size:cover; background-repeat:no-repeat;

but I don't know how I would apply transparent gradient on top of image doing this way. Please help!

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,783 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,783 Points

You can specify comma-separated images:

  background-image: linear-gradient(#ffa949, transparent 90%), url('../img/mountains.jpg');

This is effectively what's happening when you use the "background" shorthand.

Martha Fontelera
Martha Fontelera
1,556 Points
Martha Fontelera
Martha Fontelera
1,556 Points

Hello Steven, does that mean that if you use the 'deg' value, it automatically starts the gradient at the bottom? I am really confused with the degree value. Thanks in advance.

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,783 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,783 Points

The direction specifies where the "end" of the gradient will be. So 0 degrees (0deg) would be the same as "to top" (bottom to top). And the default is 180deg (top to bottom).

A few experiments might be much more enlightening than explanations. Give it a try.