Effects
The effects utility classes in Tailwind CSS provide a set of tools for adding various visual effects to elements.
Box Shadow
Add depth and dimension with various shadow sizes and colors
shadow-sm, shadow, shadow-md, shadow-lg, shadow-xl, shadow-2xl, shadow-inner, shadow-none
Box Shadow Colors
Customize shadow colors with color-specific shadow utilities
shadow-red-500, shadow-blue-500, shadow-green-500, etc.
Opacity
Control element transparency from fully transparent to fully opaque
opacity-0, opacity-25, opacity-50, opacity-75, opacity-100
Mix Blend Mode
Control how elements blend with their background and other elements
mix-blend-multiply, mix-blend-screen, mix-blend-overlay, etc.
Background Blend Mode
Control how background images blend with background colors
bg-blend-multiply, bg-blend-screen, bg-blend-overlay, etc.
Interactive Effects Demo
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Interactive Element
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Classes: shadow-md
Opacity: 100%
About Effects in Tailwind CSS
Effects utilities in Tailwind CSS provide powerful tools for enhancing the visual appeal and interactivity of your web applications. These utilities include:
- Box Shadows: Add depth and dimension with various shadow sizes and customizable colors
- Opacity Control: Fine-tune element transparency for layering and visual hierarchy
- Blend Modes: Create sophisticated visual effects with mix-blend and background-blend utilities
- Visual Enhancement: Transform simple elements into engaging, interactive components
These effects help create modern, polished user interfaces while maintaining performance and accessibility standards.