---
title: MaterialParameterTypes.BlendMode.add
framework: realitykit
role: symbol
role_heading: Case
path: realitykit/materialparametertypes/blendmode/add
---

# MaterialParameterTypes.BlendMode.add

Blend by adding the material’s color to the background color, ignoring alpha.

## Declaration

```swift
case add
```

## Discussion

Discussion This method is also known as additive blending or linear dodge.