Blend Mode Effect

What is Blend Mode in Webflow?

Blend modes in Webflow allow you to apply visual effects by controlling how elements interact with the background or other layers. Inspired by the same functionality found in tools like Photoshop or Figma, blend modes are perfect for adding creativity to your website design without custom code.

By changing how an element blends with those beneath it, you can achieve effects like overlays, darken/lighten modes, multiply, screen, and more — all with just a few clicks inside the Webflow Designer.

Why Use Blend Modes?

Blend modes are useful for:

• Creating dynamic text over background images
• Enhancing section dividers and hero headers
• Producing color overlays without extra divs or images
• Achieving unique scroll animations or interactions

They’re a powerful visual tool that can make a Webflow site feel more “designed” without performance-heavy assets or complex animations.

How to Use Blend Mode in Webflow: Step-by-Step

1. Select Your Element

Choose the element you want to apply the blend effect to — this could be a div block, heading, or image.

2. Open the Style Panel

With the element selected, go to the Style panel on the right-hand side of Webflow.

3. Apply a Background or Stack

Blend modes work best when your element is stacked on top of another element with a visible background — like a solid color, gradient, or image.

4. Set the Blend Mode

Scroll down to the Effects section → click the dropdown under Blend Mode. You’ll see several options:

• Multiply
• Screen
• Overlay
• Darken
• Lighten
• Difference
• Exclusion
• …and others

Try each to preview how it affects your design in real time.

5. Adjust Opacity (Optional)

For even more subtle control, tweak the element’s opacity to refine the visual outcome.

Real-World Use Cases for Blend Mode in Webflow

Here are a few creative ways to use blend mode:

✦ Hero Text Over Video Background

Use screen or overlay mode to make white text appear luminous over moving footage.

✦ Layered Gradients Over Images

Apply a multiply or soft-light mode to blend a gradient with a background image for richer color depth.

✦ Transparent Logos or Icons

Apply difference on logos to make them automatically adapt to light/dark backgrounds.

Bonus Tips

• ^Blend mode effects won’t render correctly unless the element is layered properly. Ensure the parent container has a background.
• Not all blend modes behave the same across browsers. Chrome and Safari generally offer the most consistent results.
• Use z-index to control the stacking order of blended elements when needed.

Webflow Blend Mode Limitations

Although powerful, there are limitations:

• Limited control via Webflow Interactions (blend mode can’t be animated yet)
• Some blend modes might not render as expected on older browsers
• No custom blend formulas — you’re limited to the CSS options available