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Background-image: the first layer is on top

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Published: 23 Oct 2026 08:23 · Updated: 23 Oct 2026 08:23

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background-image can specify multiple images separated by commas. The first listed image is painted closest to the viewer, above subsequent layers.

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background-image can specify multiple images separated by commas. The first listed image is painted closest to the viewer, above subsequent layers. [1]

For a gradient over a photograph, ordering matters: an opaque front layer can hide the photo. A background image also does not replace a semantic image with a suitable text alternative when it conveys essential content.

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  1. [1] MDN — CSS background-image ↗