Can I adjust the color of SVG icons in Webflow, similar to changing the background color?

1. Intro Sentence

SVG icons in Webflow can have their color adjusted, but the method depends on how the SVG was added to the project.

2. Using Inline SVG

• Inline SVG: When you paste the SVG code directly into your Webflow project, you can modify the fill or stroke properties using CSS.
• Technique: Set the SVG’s fill attribute to "currentColor" (e.g., fill="currentColor") so that the icon inherits the text color. Then, adjust the color via the Webflow style panel.
• Benefit: This method lets you treat the SVG like a text icon, easily changing its color alongside text styling.

3. SVG Added as an Image

• SVG as an Image Element: If your SVG is added as an image, web browsers typically handle it as a single graphic file.
• Limitation: Direct CSS styling (such as adjusting the fill color) won’t work without modifying the file.
• Workaround: To change colors, either convert the SVG to inline code or apply CSS filters (e.g., using the "filter" property) for limited color adjustments, although filters may not provide full control.

4. Best Practices

• Recommendation: For maximum flexibility, use inline SVGs when you plan to adjust colors frequently.
• Usage: Embed the SVG code into an HTML embed element, apply a class, and then change the fill or stroke values in Webflow’s style panel.

Summary

You can adjust the color of SVG icons in Webflow much like changing a background color, but using inline SVGs is ideal. This allows you to modify the fill or stroke properties directly via CSS, while SVGs added as images might require different workarounds.