saturate()

The saturate() CSS function super-saturates or desaturates the input image. Its result is a <filter-function>.

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Syntax

css
saturate(amount)

Parameters

amount

The amount of the conversion, specified as a <number> or a <percentage>. A value under 100% desaturates the image, while a value over 100% super-saturates it. A value of 0% is completely unsaturated, while a value of 100% leaves the input unchanged. The initial value for interpolation is 1.

Examples

Examples of correct values for saturate()

css
saturate(0)     /* Completely unsaturated */
saturate(.4)    /* 40% saturated */
saturate(100%)  /* No effect */
saturate(200%)  /* Double saturation */

Specifications

Specification
Filter Effects Module Level 1
# funcdef-filter-saturate

Browser compatibility

desktopmobile
Chrome
Edge
Firefox
Opera
Safari
Chrome Android
Firefox for Android
Opera Android
Safari on iOS
Samsung Internet
WebView Android
saturate()

See also

The other <filter-function> functions available to be used in values of the filter and backdrop-filter properties include: