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---
type: block
category: hero
title: Hero 9
description: A split hero where text and features sit on the left, with a background image fading in from the right using a gradient mask.
---

```astro live props={{ name: 'hero-9' }}
---
import Hero9Block from "@/components/blocks/hero-9.astro"
import avatarSil from "@/assets/avatar-sil-veltman.webp"
import placeholderImage from "@/assets/placeholder.webp"
---

<Hero9Block
  title="Content over a masked background image"
  description="A split hero where text and features sit on the left, with a background image fading in from the right using a gradient mask."
  features={[
    "Background image with gradient mask",
    "Content stays fully readable",
    "Works in both light and dark mode",
    "Ideal for atmospheric pages",
  ]}
  buttons={[
    { label: "Explore", href: "/docs/", variant: "default" },
    { label: "View source", href: "#", variant: "secondary" },
  ]}
  socialProof={{
    avatars: [
      { image: avatarSil, initials: "AM", name: "Sil Veltman" },
      { image: avatarSil, initials: "KL", name: "Sil Veltman" },
      { image: avatarSil, initials: "SV", name: "Sil Veltman" },
    ],
    rating: 5,
    text: "4.9 from product teams",
  }}
  image={{ src: placeholderImage, alt: "Atmospheric background" }}
/>
```