CSS fill Property Reference

The CSS fill property is a standard property in Scalable Vector Graphics. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

fill overview

The CSS fill property is a standard property in Scalable Vector Graphics. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

The computed value normally inherits from the parent element when no declaration wins the cascade.

Syntax and formal definition

fill formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	<paint>
Initial value	black
Applies to	limitedSVGElementsShapeText
Inherited	Yes
Percentages	no
Computed value	asColorOrAbsoluteURL
Animation type	byComputedValueType
Media	visual
Specification group	Scalable Vector Graphics
Status	Standard

Practical examples

These declarations demonstrate valid ways to set fill. The initial and inherit global keywords remain available even when a property-specific value is preferable.

fill live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  fill: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  fill: inherit;
}

@supports (fill: initial) {
  .supported {
    fill: initial;
  }
}