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Color overlay on background image css
Color overlay on background image css












color overlay on background image css

#Color overlay on background image css full

You will also have to make sure both sections have the same height of course (which you can do by giving the section a fixed height in the design –> sizing tab) and if you’re using a shape divider, both headers should have that too.Īlternatively, you could also put the background image on the section, and use just one full width row without any margin and give that the background color. If you need to use this anywhere else on the site, you might have to play with that a bit, or use (negative) margins to get the copy section in the right place. Specify the background-image and other background properties for the 'image' class. In my case, the section was the header so I didn’t have to use a top or bottom value, because the absolute position sticks the section on the top of the page. Set the width, height, and background-color for the overlay class.

color overlay on background image css

I did that by giving the copy an absolute position (in section settings –> advanced tab –> position). Next, you’ll have to place both sections over each other. The original section still contains all the content, and a background color with the desired opacity op 90%. The only thing that IS still in that copied section, is a background image. Note: Even if the images are opaque and the color won't be displayed in normal circumstances, web developers should always specify a background-color.If the images cannot be loadedfor instance, when the network is downthe background color will be used as a fallback. The way I did it was by creating a copy of my section, and delete all the content from that copy. You can also get a beautiful subtle effect by choosing two colors that a really close together,įor example a lighter and darker shade of the same color. The first color has a very mild opacity, and the second color doesn’t have any opacity so the bottom part of this section is just solid yellow. You can set the same opacity for both colors, but you could also play with that a bit to get a cool effect like I did with the background of this section. If you want to use a solid color, just select the same color twice.ģ) Set the switch under “Place Gradient Above Background Image” to “yes”.Ĥ) Use the opacity bar to set the desired transparency, so the image becomes visible. When you flip that switch to “yes”, the gradient will overlay the image.ġ) Click on the third icon (image) under the background options to select your background image. Next, click on the second icon (gradient).Ģ) Select the gradient colors you want to use. When you use a background gradient in combination with an image, you’ll get a switch This tutorial covers the CSS behind adding. I recently learned there’s a much easier way than the one I described below to get an overlay in the right color: use the background gradient option instead of a solid background color. Color overlays can be an impressive addition to an interactive image gallery or set of features for your website.














Color overlay on background image css