grayscale()

The grayscale() CSS function converts the input image to grayscale. Its result is a <filter-function>.

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Syntax

grayscale(amount)

Parameters

amount

The amount of the conversion, specified as a <number> or a <percentage>. A value of 100% is completely grayscale, while a value of 0% leaves the input unchanged. Values between 0% and 100% are linear multipliers on the effect. Default value when omitted is 1. The initial value for interpolation is 0.

Examples

Examples of correct values for grayscale()

grayscale(0)     /* No effect */
grayscale(.7)    /* 70% grayscale */
grayscale(100%)  /* Completely grayscale */

Specifications

Specification
Filter Effects Module Level 2
# funcdef-filter-grayscale

Browser compatibility

Desktop Mobile
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grayscale
18
12
35
No
15
6
4.4
53
35
14
6
6.0

See also

https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/filter-function/grayscale