CSS - Opaque text on low opacity div?

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Hi, I have a div with 60% opacity, to show part of a background image behind the div. Because the opacity is at 60%, the text in that div appears as grey.

Is there anyway to override this level and make the text appear black?

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks.

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