CSS See-through Sidebar

Making the backdrop (image, gradient, or even a video!) shine through the text of a side bar is easier than ever in CSS using mix-blend-mode.

Supported in Chrome and Safari (including iOS), more support coming. Falls back gracefully in unsupporting browsers.

Try it in light and dark modes...

Check it out: http://codepen.io/bennettfeely/pen/xZJOzV