
How to Change Website Colors - Ultimate Guide
Effective color management is crucial for creating a visually appealing website. Here's how to modify colors across your site:
Site-Wide Color Changes
- Access the color palette:
- Open "Site Styles" panel
- Click > next to "Colors"
- Select "Edit Palette"
- Choose from three palette options:
- Presets: Pre-defined color combinations
- From Image: Generate palette from uploaded image
- From Color: Create palette based on primary color
Note: All palettes include black and white for text elements.
Changing Section Colors
To modify individual section colors:
- Open "Pages" panel
- Select page and click Edit
- Click Edit Section or pencil icon
- Select desired theme in Colors tab
- Save changes
Theme Types:
- Type 1 (Lighter 1, Light 1, Dark 1, Darker 1): Black/white text with colored backgrounds
- Type 2 (Lighter 2, Light 2, Dark 2, Darker 2): Colored text with varied backgrounds
- Bright: Color applies to text (Bright 1) or background (Bright 2)
Special Areas:
- Notification Bar: Matches header theme
- Mobile Menu: Follows header colors
- Embedded Pages: Uses template's default theme
Customizing Colors
To edit specific theme elements:
- Open Site Styles > Colors
- Select theme to edit
- Choose element to modify
- Pick new color using:
- Palette tab
- Color picker
- Custom values (HEX, RGB, HSL)
- Adjust opacity if needed
Background Colors for Blocks
Available for:
- Accordion Blocks
- Form Blocks
- Newsletter Blocks
- Quote Blocks
- Summary Blocks
Enable backgrounds through the block's Design tab.
Version 7.0 Differences
For sites using version 7.0:
- Open Design panel
- Access Site Styles
- Manually adjust colors
- Preview changes on selected page
- Save modifications
Accessibility Tips:
- Ensure sufficient contrast between text and background
- Test color combinations for readability
- Consider color-blind users when selecting palettes
Remember to maintain consistent branding while making color adjustments across your site.
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