CSS paint-order Property Reference

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

Updated 2026-08-12

paint-order overview

The CSS paint-order 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

paint-order formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	normal \| [ fill \|\| stroke \|\| markers ]
Initial value	normal
Applies to	textElements
Inherited	Yes
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	discrete
Media	visual
Specification group	Scalable Vector Graphics
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

paint-order live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  paint-order: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  paint-order: inherit;
}

@supports (paint-order: initial) {
  .supported {
    paint-order: initial;
  }
}