invert()

Published Jul 13, 2021Updated Sep 3, 2021
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Inverts the colors of an element.

Syntax

filter: invert(<value>);

where a required <value> can be one of the following:

  • Number value: 0, .4
  • Percentage value: 100%, 50%

Note: A value of 0 and 0% will leave image unchanged. Values of 1 and 100% will result in picture completely inverted. Value defaults to 1 and negatives values are not allowed.

Example 1

Invert an image 25%:

.banner-image {
filter: invert(25%);
}

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