Can I apply a transparent black color overlay to a CMS image in Webflow? I can only find the option to adjust opacity, but I prefer the image to be black instead of white.
TL;DR
- Wrap the CMS image in a relatively positioned
Div Block. - Add an absolutely positioned
Div Blockover the image with black background and reduced opacity.
Yes, you can apply a transparent black overlay to a CMS image in Webflow using a layered structure with absolute positioning.
1. Create Wrapper for the Image
- Wrap the image in a
Div Block. This will serve as the parent container that holds both the image and the overlay. - Set this wrapper
Divposition to "Relative". This allows child elements to be positioned absolutely within it.
2. Add the CMS Image
- Inside the wrapper, add the Image element and connect it to your CMS image field.
- Ensure the image width is set to 100% so it fills the container entirely.
3. Create the Black Overlay
- Add another
Div Blockinside the wrapper, above or below the Image (order depends on layering). - Set its Position to “Absolute”, and set Top, Bottom, Left, and Right to 0 so it covers the entire parent wrapper.
- Give it a Background color of black (#000000) and set the Opacity to your desired transparency (e.g., 50%).
4. Adjust Z-Index (If Needed)
- Make sure the overlay
Divhas a higher Z-index than the Image (e.g., give the overlay Z-index 2 and the image 1) if layering doesn't work correctly.
5. Optional: Add Text or Other Content
- You can also add text or icons on top of the overlay by placing them inside the parent wrapper with appropriate Z-index values.
Summary
To add a transparent black overlay on a CMS image in Webflow, place the image inside a Div Block wrapper, then layer a second absolutely-positioned Div with a black background and reduced opacity above it. This achieves the desired effect without altering the actual image.