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# blendMode

The blend mode to apply to the overlay.

```
var blendMode: CGBlendMode { get set }
```

## Discussion

Choose the blend mode from one of the possible <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/CoreGraphics/CGBlendMode> enumerations.

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