How can I create a centered navigation bar similar to the one on the Pantone website using Webflow?
TL;DR
- Split the navbar into three equal sections—left menu, centered brand/logo, and right menu—using Flexbox with space-between alignment.
- Add and style navigation links in the left and right sections, center the logo in the middle, and ensure responsiveness with custom mobile menu interactions if needed.
To create a centered navigation bar like the one on the Pantone website using Webflow, you need to structure and style your navbar carefully so the brand (logo) is centered between the navigation links. Here’s how to do it:
1. Create the Navbar Structure
- Drag a Navbar element from the Add panel into your page (or section).
- Delete the default brand and nav menu setup (optional) if you’re starting from scratch.
- Inside the navbar container, add three elements side-by-side:
- Left Menu Wrapper
- Brand/Logo Wrapper
- Right Menu Wrapper
2. Style the Navbar for Flexbox
- Select the navbar container and set Display: Flex, Direction: Row, Justify: Space Between, Align: Center.
- Give each of the three wrappers set widths (or let Flex grow as needed) to control spacing.
- Example: All wrappers at 33.33% can help ensure brand remains centered visually.
3. Add Navigation Links
- Inside both Left and Right Menu Wrappers, add Text Links or a Nav Menu with links.
- Style them (Typography, Spacing) to match Pantone’s style—usually uppercase, clean, evenly spaced.
4. Center the Brand
- Inside the Brand Wrapper, add your Logo or Brand Text.
- Set Text Align: Center on the wrapper or place the image with Margin: Auto for horizontal centering.
- Ensure the wrapper is the same width as the other two, so it sits perfectly in the middle.
5. Make It Responsive
- For Tablet and smaller, collapse the navbar into Webflow’s Mobile Menu component, or:
- Use custom interactions to build a menu overlay or hamburger menu.
- Add a Menu Button, style it, and use Show/Hide interactions on click to toggle visibility of nav links.
6. Final Adjustments
- Adjust padding/margins on nav items and wrappers to balance spacing.
- Double-check alignment of logo and navigation just like Pantone’s visual layout.
- Add hover and active states to navigation links to match interactivity.
Summary
To create a centered navbar like Pantone’s in Webflow, split the nav into three equal flex children—left links, center brand, and right links—and use Flexbox to center the elements evenly. This structure allows the brand to stay centered between two sets of links, achieving that professional symmetric layout.