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bg-clip-content

Clip the background to the content box. The background only fills the content area, excluding both padding and border areas.

Quick Reference

ClassProperties
bg-clip-contentbackground-clip: content-box;

Interactive Demo

bg-clip-content

Background only in content area

Padding and border areas remain transparent

HTML Code

<div class="bg-clip-content p-12 bg-gradient-to-r from-purple-500 to-pink-500 border-8 border-dashed border-purple-300">
  <div class="bg-black/20 backdrop-blur-sm rounded-lg p-6">
    <p>Background only in content area</p>
  </div>
</div>

Visual Explanation

How it Works

The bg-clip-content utility clips the background to the content box only:

  • ✅ Background fills the content area
  • ❌ Background does NOT fill the padding area
  • ❌ Background does NOT fill the border area

This creates the most restrictive clipping, perfect for precise background control.

Box Model Diagram

Border Area (not filled)
Padding Area (not filled)
Content Area (filled)

Side-by-Side Comparison

bg-clip-border

Full coverage

Includes border + padding + content

bg-clip-padding

Excludes border

Includes padding + content

bg-clip-content

Content only

Content area only

Common Use Cases

🎯 Precise Control

When you need exact control over where backgrounds appear, especially in complex layouts.

Precisely controlled background

🎨 Layered Designs

Perfect for creating layered visual effects where padding and borders serve as visual separators.

Content with visual separation