Can You Change the Color of an SVG in Webflow?

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SVGs, or Scalable Vector Graphics, have become increasingly popular in web design due to their ability to scale without losing quality. They are versatile and can be used for various purposes, such as icons, logos, and illustrations.

One common question that arises when working with SVGs in Webflow is whether it is possible to change their color. In this tutorial, we will explore different methods to achieve this.

The CSS Way

If you’re familiar with CSS, changing the color of an SVG in Webflow can be a breeze. In your Webflow project, locate the HTML embed element that contains your SVG code.

Open the embed code and add a class or ID to the tag. For example:

<svg class="my-svg-class" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
   <path d="M12 12h10v10H12V12z"/>
</svg>

Now, head over to your Webflow Designer and navigate to the Styles panel. Click on the “+” icon next to “Selectors” and select “Class” or “ID.” Enter the class or ID name you assigned to your tag (in this case “my-svg-class”).

Note: If you want to Target multiple SVGs with one class or ID, make sure they all have the same class or ID assigned.

With the SVG selected in the Styles panel, scroll down to find the “Background” section. Click on the colored square next to “Background Color” and choose your desired color from the palette.

The Fill Property

In some cases, changing only the background color may not be sufficient. SVGs often consist of different elements, such as paths, shapes, or groups. To change the color of these individual elements, you need to leverage the “fill” property in CSS.

Select the desired element within your SVG code and assign it a unique class or ID. For example:

<path class="my-path-class" d="M12 12h10v10H12V12z"/>

Back in Webflow Designer, create a new class or ID for the selected element (e.g., “my-path-class”).

In the Styles panel, locate the “Background” section and click on the “+” icon next to “Background Color.” Choose your desired color.

Next, scroll down to find the “Typography” section. Click on the “+” icon next to “Typography Color” and select your desired color.

Note: The fill property affects both solid-colored elements and those with gradients. However, if an element has a gradient fill defined within its SVG code, changing only the fill color won’t work. You’ll need to edit the SVG code directly.

In Conclusion

Changing the color of an SVG in Webflow is indeed possible using CSS. By assigning classes or IDs to specific elements within your SVG code and leveraging Webflow’s Styles panel, you can easily customize their colors to match your design requirements. Remember that by combining background colors and fill properties, you can achieve more granular control over individual elements within an SVG.

  • Assign classes or IDs to Target specific elements
  • Use background colors in the Styles panel for overall changes
  • Leverage fill properties for more granular control
  • Edit SVG code directly for complex cases

With these techniques, you can confidently modify the colors of SVGs in Webflow to create visually stunning websites that captivate your audience.