Hole in overlay with CSS

Question

How is it possible to create a hole in an overlay where you can see through to the actual website?

Answer 1

This is possible, to a degree.

Option 1: Covering element with semi-transparent border

body, html{
    height:100%;
    width:100%;
    padding:0;
    margin:0;
    background:blue;
}
#overlay{
    height:100%;
    width:100%;
    position:fixed;
    border:50px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
    box-sizing:border-box;
    top:0;
    left:0;
}

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Option 2: 3x3 grid with the central element fully transparent

body,
html {
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  position: fixed;
  background: blue;
}
#overlay {
  display: table;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
}
.row {
  display: table-row;
}
.cell {
  display: table-cell;
  opacity: 0.9;
  background: grey;
}
.row:nth-child(2) .cell:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

  

    

    

    

  
  

    
 
    
 
    
 
  
  

    

    

    

  


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