# backgroundStyle(_:) Sets the specified style to render backgrounds within the view. ``` nonisolated func backgroundStyle(_ style: S) -> some View where S : ShapeStyle ``` ## Discussion The following example uses this modifier to set the [`backgroundStyle`](/documentation/SwiftUI/EnvironmentValues/backgroundStyle) environment value to a [`blue`](/documentation/SwiftUI/ShapeStyle/blue) color that includes a subtle [`gradient`](/documentation/SwiftUI/Color/gradient). SwiftUI fills the [`Circle`](/documentation/SwiftUI/Circle) shape that acts as a background element with this style: ``` Image(systemName: "swift") .padding() .background(in: Circle()) .backgroundStyle(.blue.gradient) ```  To restore the default background style, set the [`backgroundStyle`](/documentation/SwiftUI/EnvironmentValues/backgroundStyle) environment value to `nil` using the [`environment(_:_:)`](/documentation/SwiftUI/View/environment(_:_:)) modifer: ``` .environment(\.backgroundStyle, nil) ``` --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)