{"id":12469,"date":"2025-12-29T02:28:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T02:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geloem.com\/?p=12469"},"modified":"2026-01-16T09:02:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T09:02:44","slug":"gel-polish-opacity-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geloem.com\/it\/gel-polish-opacity-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Jelly, Milky, Nude, Sheer: A Buyer\u2019s Guide to Gel Polish Opacity Types"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-2a549336 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-ce8aece9 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-f698ac2f wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.geloem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ChatGPT-Image-2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5-10_18_58.avif\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-12470 lazyload\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" title=\"ChatGPT Image 2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5 10_18_58\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geloem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ChatGPT-Image-2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5-10_18_58.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-12470\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" title=\"ChatGPT Image 2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5 10_18_58\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening Context: Why Opacity Has Become a Strategic Buying Decision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the past, gel polish opacity was treated as a visual preference\u2014light or dark, transparent or solid.<br>Today, opacity has become a <strong>strategic product decision<\/strong> that directly affects brand positioning, SKU structure, customer education cost, and long-term sell-through performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buyers increasingly discover that two colors with similar tone can behave completely differently once applied, layered, or cured. The difference is not pigment\u2014it is <strong>opacity architecture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding opacity is no longer optional.<br>It is now a prerequisite for building scalable, predictable gel polish collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What \u201cOpacity\u201d Really Means in Gel Polish (And What It Does Not)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opacity in gel polish does <strong>not<\/strong> simply mean \u201ccoverage strength.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a formulation and application perspective, opacity refers to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How much natural nail shows through after one layer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How light is diffused or absorbed within the gel body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How the color evolves when layered, thinned, or top-coated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How forgiving the product is during application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opacity is <strong>behavioral<\/strong>, not cosmetic.<br>Two gels with the same color code can produce opposite user experiences if their opacity structures differ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-e78121c2 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.geloem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ChatGPT-Image-2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5-10_19_01.avif\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-12471 lazyload\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" title=\"ChatGPT Image 2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5 10_19_01\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geloem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ChatGPT-Image-2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5-10_19_01.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-12471\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" title=\"ChatGPT Image 2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5 10_19_01\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Four Core Opacity Types Buyers Must Understand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In today\u2019s professional gel polish market, most products fall into one of four opacity categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jelly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Milky<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nude<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sheer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While these terms are often used interchangeably in marketing, they represent <strong>distinct functional systems<\/strong> in real-world use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jelly Gel Polish: Transparency as a Design Tool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jelly gel polish is defined by <strong>high translucency and light diffusion<\/strong>.<br>Rather than covering the nail, it interacts with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Structural Characteristics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Low pigment load<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High optical clarity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visible nail line even after multiple layers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color depth achieved through layering, not saturation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buyer-Level Implications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jelly gels are not \u201ceasy colors.\u201d They require:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear customer education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual references at 1, 2, and 3 layers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistent viscosity control across batches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When used correctly, jelly gels enable gradient looks, glass effects, and seasonal trend collections.<br>When used incorrectly, they generate complaints about \u201cweak color\u201d or \u201cuneven finish.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Use Scenarios<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trend-driven collections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nail art layering systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Markets with advanced technician skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-bd053960 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.geloem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ChatGPT-Image-2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5-10_19_04.avif\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-12472 lazyload\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" title=\"ChatGPT Image 2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5 10_19_04\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geloem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ChatGPT-Image-2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5-10_19_04.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-12472\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" title=\"ChatGPT Image 2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5 10_19_04\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Milky Gel Polish: Controlled Softness with Predictable Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Milky gel polish occupies the middle ground between transparency and coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Structural Characteristics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medium pigment dispersion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft diffusion of nail line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gentle color payoff after 1\u20132 layers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forgiving leveling behavior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buyer-Level Implications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Milky gels are <strong>commercially stable<\/strong>. They:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce application error<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photograph well for e-commerce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appeal to both salon and retail buyers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Milky gels often outperform jelly gels in mass-market environments because they balance softness with reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Use Scenarios<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bridal and neutral collections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry-level professional brands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-market SKUs (salon + retail)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-6199fde2 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.geloem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ChatGPT-Image-2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5-10_20_37.avif\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-12473 lazyload\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" title=\"ChatGPT Image 2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5 10_20_37\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geloem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ChatGPT-Image-2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5-10_20_37.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-12473\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" title=\"ChatGPT Image 2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5 10_20_37\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nude Gel Polish: Tone-Corrected Coverage, Not a Single Color<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNude\u201d is not an opacity level\u2014it is a <strong>design philosophy<\/strong> built on undertone control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Structural Characteristics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medium to high opacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carefully balanced pigment blends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed to neutralize nail discoloration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Often tailored to specific skin tones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buyer-Level Implications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nude gels require <strong>range planning<\/strong>, not single-SKU thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Successful nude collections are built with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multiple undertones (pink, beige, peach, neutral)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear shade logic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market-specific adjustments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common buyer mistake is assuming one nude shade fits all markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Use Scenarios<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Core permanent lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional salon systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brands focused on longevity and repeat purchase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sheer Gel Polish: Minimal Coverage, Maximum Forgiveness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sheer gels are often misunderstood as \u201cweak\u201d or \u201cunfinished.\u201d<br>In reality, they are <strong>functional tools<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Structural Characteristics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Very low pigment load<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High self-leveling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nail texture remains visible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extremely forgiving during application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buyer-Level Implications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sheer gels reduce returns and complaints. They are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ideal for beginners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low-risk for online sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent for base-tone systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sheer gels are rarely hero products\u2014but they are <strong>system stabilizers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Use Scenarios<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Retail starter kits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Base color systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparing Opacity Types: Functional Differences That Matter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a buyer\u2019s perspective, the real differences are not aesthetic\u2014they are operational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opacity affects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SKU expansion speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shade education cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application error rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer satisfaction thresholds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brands that fail to differentiate opacity types often struggle with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inconsistent reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confusing shade charts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unpredictable reorder patterns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Opacity Influences Market Fit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Different markets respond differently to opacity structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salon-Dominant Markets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prefer milky and nude systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Value predictability and efficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower tolerance for layering complexity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retail-Dominant Markets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prefer sheer and milky<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower return tolerance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Require \u201cfirst-try success\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trend-Driven Markets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Embrace jelly systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accept learning curves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Value visual novelty over simplicity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opacity selection should always reflect <strong>where and how the product will be used<\/strong>, not just what it looks like in a bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Buyer Mistakes When Choosing Opacity Types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Treating opacity as a color attribute instead of a behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixing jelly and milky products within the same SKU logic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Underestimating customer education requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ignoring regional application skill differences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overloading collections with trend-driven opacity types<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These mistakes often lead to slow sell-through\u2014not because the colors are wrong, but because the <strong>system logic is broken<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-7dc53061 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.geloem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ChatGPT-Image-2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5-10_25_28.avif\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-12474 lazyload\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" title=\"ChatGPT Image 2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5 10_25_28\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geloem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ChatGPT-Image-2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5-10_25_28.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-12474\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" title=\"ChatGPT Image 2025\u5e7412\u670829\u65e5 10_25_28\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building a Balanced Opacity Portfolio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A scalable brand does not choose one opacity type.<br>It builds a <strong>hierarchy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common structure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sheer: foundation and training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Milky: commercial backbone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nude: brand identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jelly: trend extension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach allows brands to innovate without destabilizing their core sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opacity and Long-Term SKU Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opacity affects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Batch consistency tolerance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shade expansion strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seasonal collection planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jelly systems require tighter QC.<br>Milky systems offer greater production flexibility.<br>Nude systems demand undertone stability.<br>Sheer systems tolerate variation best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buyers who understand this can plan more efficiently with OEM partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Perspective: Opacity Is a System Decision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opacity is not a finish.<br>It is not a trend.<br>It is not a marketing word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opacity is a <strong>system-level decision<\/strong> that influences every downstream outcome\u2014from formulation to customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buyers who treat jelly, milky, nude, and sheer as interchangeable will continue to struggle with performance gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those who treat opacity as structure will build brands that scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Opening Context: Why Opacity Has Become a Strategic Buying Decision In the past, gel polish opacity was treated as a 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