How can I create additional sections with different background colors using Webflow, without altering the original sections?
TL;DR
- Drag a new Section onto the canvas and assign it a unique class name to avoid inheriting styles.
- Customize the background color in the Style panel and add content, spacing, and structure as needed.
To create additional sections with different background colors in Webflow without altering your original sections, you need to create new section elements and customize them independently.
1. Add a New Section
- Drag a Section from the Add panel onto your page canvas.
- This will create a completely new section that won’t affect your existing ones.
2. Assign a Unique Class
- Click on the new section, then go to the Style panel.
- Under Selector, type a unique class name (e.g.,
color-section-2) and press enter. - This prevents the new section from inheriting styles from your original section.
3. Change the Background Color
- With your new section selected, go to the Background section in the Style panel.
- Click the color swatch to choose a new background color.
- If needed, add background images or gradients for more visual variety.
4. Add Content as Needed
- Drag other elements (e.g., Containers, Headings, Paragraphs) into the new section to build out your design.
5. Structure and Spacing
- Ensure you add Top and Bottom padding/margin as needed so the section doesn’t appear cramped.
- Use 100% width if you want the color to span the full screen width.
Summary
To add sections with different background colors in Webflow, create new sections, assign them unique class names, and then apply custom background styles. This approach keeps your original sections unchanged and your design modular.