.block.pattern-cta-image {
  position: relative;
}
.block.pattern-cta-image::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: linear-gradient(to top, var(--background-color), transparent 50%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.block.pattern-cta-image > div {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}