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Glassmorphism

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Translucent frosted-glass surfaces with blur, creating a layered, depth-rich aesthetic.

When to use

  • Dark-mode UIs where you want depth without heavy shadows
  • Overlay panels (modals, sidebars, tooltips) on rich backgrounds
  • macOS-style or visionOS-style design systems

Examples

  • macOS Monterey System Preferences
  • Linear's command palette overlay

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