How to Change Website Colors - Ultimate Guide

How to Change Website Colors - Ultimate Guide

By Michael Thompson

December 10, 2024 at 03:14 AM

Effective color management is crucial for creating a visually appealing website. Here's how to modify colors across your site:

Site-Wide Color Changes

  1. Access the color palette:
  • Open "Site Styles" panel
  • Click > next to "Colors"
  • Select "Edit Palette"
  1. 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:

  1. Open "Pages" panel
  2. Select page and click Edit
  3. Click Edit Section or pencil icon
  4. Select desired theme in Colors tab
  5. 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:

  1. Open Site Styles > Colors
  2. Select theme to edit
  3. Choose element to modify
  4. Pick new color using:
    • Palette tab
    • Color picker
    • Custom values (HEX, RGB, HSL)
  5. 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:

  1. Open Design panel
  2. Access Site Styles
  3. Manually adjust colors
  4. Preview changes on selected page
  5. 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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