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sepia() CSS functionThis feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. Its been available across browsers since September 2016.
The sepia() CSS function converts the input image to sepia, giving it a warmer, more yellow/brown appearance. Its result is a <filter-function>.
filter: sepia(0);
filter: sepia(0.2);
filter: sepia(60%);
filter: sepia(1);
<section id="default-example">
<img
class="transition-all"
id="example-element"
src="/shared-assets/images/examples/firefox-logo.svg"
width="200" />
</section>
sepia(amount)
amount OptionalThe amount of the conversion, specified as a <number> or a <percentage>. A value of 100% is completely sepia, while a value of 0% leaves the input unchanged. Values between 0% and 100% are linear multipliers on the effect. The initial value for interpolation is 0. The default value is 1.
<sepia()> =This syntax reflects the latest standard as per Filter Effects Module Level 1. Not all browsers may have implemented every part. See Browser compatibility for support information.
sepia( [ <number> | <percentage> ]? )
sepia(0) /* No effect */
sepia(.65) /* 65% sepia */
sepia() /* Completely sepia */
sepia(100%)
| Specification |
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| Filter Effects Module Level 1 # funcdef-filter-sepia |
The other <filter-function> functions available to be used in values of the filter and backdrop-filter properties include:
This page was last modified on Apr 18, 2026 by MDN contributors.
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