Typical LESS Functions
The following is a list of typical LESS functions for colors:
| LESS Function | Description |
|---|---|
| saturate(@color, 10%); | Returns a color 10% points more saturated |
| desaturate(@color, 10%); | Returns a color 10% points less saturated |
| lighten(@color, 10%); | Returns a color 10% points lighter |
| darken(@color, 10%); | Returns a color 10% points darker |
| fade(@color, 50%); | Returns @color with 50% transparency |
| spin(@color, 10); | Returns a color with a 10 degree larger in hue |
| mix(@color1, @color2, [@weight: 50%]); | Returns a mix of @color1 and @color2 |
| greyscale(@color); | Returns a grey, 100% desaturated color |
| contrast(@color1, [@darkcolor: black], [@lightcolor: white], [@threshold: 43%]); | Returns @darkcolor if @color1 is > 43% luma (perceptual brightness), otherwise returns @lightcolor |