Glassmorphism CSS Generator

Create beautiful frosted glass UI effects with adjustable blur, transparency, and borders. Preview on different backgrounds and copy the CSS in one click.

Glass Card

This is a glassmorphism card with frosted glass effect. Adjust the controls below to customize the look.

Glass Effect

12px
20%
180%

Border & Shape

30%
1px
16px
10%
CSS Code

How to Use the Glassmorphism Generator

Adjust the blur slider to control how frosted the glass appears. The transparency slider sets how see-through the card is — lower values make the glass more transparent. Use the tint colour to add a colour wash to the glass. Tweak border opacity and width for the characteristic glass edge highlight. Switch between backgrounds to see how your glass effect looks in different contexts.

Understanding Glassmorphism

What Makes Glassmorphism Work

Glassmorphism relies on four key CSS properties working together: backdrop-filter: blur() for the frosted effect, a semi-transparent background using rgba, a subtle border with low opacity white for the glass edge, and optionally box-shadow for depth. The element must sit over a colourful or image background — the effect is invisible over plain white or black.

The backdrop-filter Property

The backdrop-filter property applies graphical effects to the area behind an element. Unlike filter which affects the element itself, backdrop-filter affects what shows through the element. You can combine multiple functions: backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%) adds both blur and colour saturation boost for a richer glass effect.

Browser Support

As of 2026, backdrop-filter is supported in all major browsers including Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox. Global support is above 95%. For the small percentage of users on older browsers, always provide a fallback semi-transparent background that still looks acceptable without the blur effect.

Accessibility Considerations

Glassmorphism can create contrast issues since the background bleeds through the element. Always test text readability against different backgrounds. Increase background opacity or add text shadows if contrast is insufficient. Aim for WCAG AA contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is glassmorphism?
Glassmorphism is a UI design style that creates frosted glass effects using backdrop blur, transparency, and subtle borders. It was popularized by Apple's macOS and Windows 11, creating elements that appear as translucent glass panels.
How do I create a glass effect in CSS?
Combine backdrop-filter: blur() with a semi-transparent background-color using rgba, a subtle white border, and optionally a box-shadow. Place the element over a colourful background for the effect to be visible.
What is backdrop-filter?
backdrop-filter applies visual effects to the area behind an element. Unlike filter which affects the element, backdrop-filter affects what's visible through it — perfect for frosted glass, blur overlays, and similar effects.
Does glassmorphism work in all browsers?
backdrop-filter is supported in Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox. Global support exceeds 95%. Always provide a fallback semi-transparent background for older browsers.
Is glassmorphism accessible?
It can be, but requires care. The transparent background can reduce text contrast. Test readability against different backgrounds, increase opacity if needed, and ensure WCAG AA contrast ratios (4.5:1 for body text).
What background works best?
Colourful gradients, vibrant images, or any visually rich background. The frosted blur needs content behind it to be visible — plain solid backgrounds make the glass effect disappear since there's nothing to blur.