How can I make a transparent overlay sit above a background image in Webflow?
TL;DR
- Create a Div Block (
background-wrapper), set position to Relative, and add a background image. - Add a child div (
overlay), set position to Absolute (Full), apply a semi-transparent background color (RGBA). - Ensure both divs have 100% width and height, and adjust the Z-index if needed.
To place a transparent overlay above a background image in Webflow, you need to use absolute positioning and opacity settings. Follow these steps:
1. Add a Parent Wrapper
- Create a Div Block and name it something like
background-wrapper. - Set its position to Relative (this ensures child elements are positioned relative to this container).
- Add a background image to this div by selecting Background settings and uploading the image.
2. Create the Transparent Overlay
- Add another Div Block inside
background-wrapper. - Name it
overlayfor easy identification. - Set its position to Absolute and choose Full (covers entire parent div).
- Apply a background color (e.g., black or white) and adjust its opacity (use RGBA, like
rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)for a dark overlay with 50% transparency).
3. Adjust Size and Layering
- Ensure both
background-wrapperandoverlayhave 100% width and height so the overlay fully covers the background. - If necessary, adjust the Z-index of
overlay(set it higher than other elements insidebackground-wrapper).
Summary
To create a transparent overlay on top of a background image in Webflow, use a parent wrapper with a background image and an absolute-positioned div with a semi-transparent color. This method makes sure the overlay covers the entire background while allowing content above it if needed.