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3,441 PointsHow 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
231,236 PointsYou 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.
SeHyun Choi
3,441 PointsThank you
Martha Fontelera
1,556 PointsMartha Fontelera
1,556 PointsHello 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
231,236 PointsSteven Parker
231,236 PointsThe 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.