A soft halo of light or colour that spreads outward evenly from the edges of an element.
Synonyms
None recorded.
Related terms
- inner glow
- neon glow
- bloom
- drop shadow
In plain words
- a soft coloured halo around the edges
- a glow spilling out from the shape
Usage example
A faint outer glow makes the logo stand out on the dark banner.
Don't confuse with…
- drop shadowAn outer glow radiates light evenly around all edges; a drop shadow is offset to one side like a real shadow.
Categories
- Visual effects