Remove default text/placeholder present in html5 input element of type=date

Question

I am using html input element with type as date,

When I use above element it creates a default date format i.e.

Answer 1

This works in chrome and doesn't make the value dissapear when set (Version 74)

input[value=""]::-webkit-datetime-edit{ color: transparent; }
input:focus::-webkit-datetime-edit{ color: #000; }