Mix Blend Mode Cursor Effect

What You'll Create

A mix-blend-mode cursor effect that follows the mouse with a circular blend shape. The cursor inverts colors as it moves over different content, creating a striking visual effect.

The Problem It Solves

Standard cursors are invisible against your design. When you want a bold, attention-grabbing cursor that interacts visually with your content through color blending, you need JavaScript to track mouse movement plus CSS mix-blend-mode.

Perfect For

Creative agencies, Portfolio sites, Interactive art, Modern brands, Experimental designs

What Makes This Different

This technique uses jQuery to track mouse position and move a custom div element. The mix-blend-mode:difference creates the color-inverting effect. The cursor grows larger on hover over links. Touch devices are detected and the cursor is hidden on mobile.

Details

• Section Type: Fluid & Classic

• Code Type: JavaScript

• Prerequisites: jQuery library reference

• Toolkit Title: Custom Cursor

Learn This Technique

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• The complete, copy-paste code

• Video walkthrough explaining how it works

• The principles behind the technique so you can customize it

• Access to our private community for support