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.

Yes, you can apply a transparent black overlay to a CMS image in Webflow by layering a div with a black background and adjusting its opacity. Webflow does not provide a direct overlay option, but this method ensures flexibility and control.

1. Create a Wrapper for the Image

• Add a Div Block and name it something like image-wrapper.
• Set its position to relative to allow for overlay positioning.

2. Place the CMS Image Inside the Wrapper

• Drag a Image element inside the image-wrapper.
• Link the image to your CMS collection.
• Set its width and height to 100% so it fills the wrapper.

3. Add a Black Overlay

• Inside the image-wrapper, add another Div Block and name it image-overlay.
• Set its position to absolute and ensure it covers the image:
• Top: 0, Left: 0, Width: 100%, Height: 100%.
• Set its background color to black and adjust the opacity to control transparency.

4. Adjust the Overlay Opacity

• Use opacity (e.g., 50% for a semi-transparent effect) to achieve the desired look.
• If you prefer using RGBA color instead:
• Set the background color as rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) (0.5 represents 50% transparency).

5. Ensure Proper Stacking

• In the Z-index settings, make sure image-overlay has a higher Z-index than the image (e.g., 1 for the overlay and 0 for the image).

Summary

You can create a transparent black overlay by adding a Div Block above the CMS image with a black background and adjusted opacity. This allows for full control over opacity levels while keeping the image visible underneath.