How to Create Glassmorphism Effect in Figma Easily

To create a glassmorphism effect in Figma, use a semi-transparent shape with a background blur effect applied behind it. Adjust the fill opacity and add a subtle border or shadow to mimic frosted glass.

Syntax

Glassmorphism in Figma is created by combining these key style properties:

• Fill: Use a solid color with low opacity (e.g., white at 10-20%).
• Background Blur: Apply a blur effect to the background behind the shape to create the frosted glass look.
• Border: Add a thin, semi-transparent border to define edges.
• Shadow (optional): Add a subtle shadow for depth.

These styles work together to simulate translucent glass.

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1. Draw a rectangle or shape.
2. Set Fill color to white with 15% opacity.
3. Add 'Background Blur' effect with radius 20.
4. Add a 1px white border with 30% opacity.
5. Optionally add a subtle drop shadow with low opacity.

Example

This example shows how to create a glassmorphism card in Figma:

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1. Create a rectangle 300x200 px.
2. Fill: #FFFFFF with 15% opacity.
3. Effects: Add 'Background Blur' with 20 px radius.
4. Stroke: 1 px, #FFFFFF at 30% opacity.
5. Effects: Add Drop Shadow with Y offset 4 px, blur 10 px, black at 10% opacity.
6. Place this rectangle over a colorful background to see the glass effect.

Output

A translucent white rectangle with blurred background behind it, subtle white border, and soft shadow, resembling frosted glass over the background.

Common Pitfalls

• Not using Background Blur effect: Without it, the shape looks just transparent, not glass-like.
• Using too high opacity fill: The glass effect disappears if fill is too solid.
• Skipping the border: Edges look undefined and less realistic.
• Applying blur directly on the shape instead of background blur: This blurs the shape itself, not the background behind it.

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Wrong:
Fill: white 50% opacity
Effects: Blur 20 px (not background blur)

Right:
Fill: white 15% opacity
Effects: Background Blur 20 px
Stroke: white 30% opacity 1 px

Quick Reference

Property	Recommended Setting	Purpose
Fill Color	White with 10-20% opacity	Creates translucent glass base
Background Blur	15-30 px radius	Blurs background behind shape
Border	1 px white at 20-40% opacity	Defines edges clearly
Shadow	Subtle black with low opacity	Adds depth and realism

Key Takeaways

Use background blur effect, not regular blur, to achieve glassmorphism in Figma.

Keep fill opacity low (10-20%) for a translucent glass look.

Add a semi-transparent border to define the shape edges.

Place the glassmorphism shape over a colorful or textured background for best effect.

Avoid blurring the shape itself; always blur the background behind it.