Can I adjust the color of SVG icons in Webflow, similar to changing the background color?
TL;DR
- Use an Embed element to add inline SVG code for full CSS styling control, including fill and stroke colors.
- Uploaded SVGs as images can't be styled with CSS; edit them externally if color changes are needed.
Yes, you can adjust the color of SVG icons in Webflow, but the method depends on how the SVG is added to your project.
1. Use Inline SVG for Full Styling Control
- Drag an Embed element onto the canvas and paste the SVG code directly into it.
- This makes the SVG "inline," enabling Webflow to target and style its elements with CSS.
- You can then apply color using Webflow’s Style panel or custom CSS on elements like
<path>,<circle>, etc.
2. Upload as Image: Styling Limitations
- If you add an SVG via Image element or as a background image, you cannot change its color using CSS. It behaves like a standard image.
- To change its color, you must edit the SVG externally (e.g., in Figma or Illustrator) and re-upload it.
3. Using SVG Symbols (CMS or Reusable Components)
- If using dynamic embeds via CMS or reusable embeds, ensure your SVGs are inline to retain styling control.
- Use Webflow’s CMS Rich Text field and “Allow custom code” if you're including raw SVGs dynamically.
4. Styling with CSS Fill or Stroke
- Once inline, you can style your SVG shapes using
fill(to change internal color) andstroke(for outlines). - For example, select the Embed element, assign a class, and then apply a fill color from the Style panel.
Summary
To change an SVG icon’s color in Webflow, embed the inline SVG code using an Embed element. This gives you CSS-level control over its appearance. Uploaded SVGs as images cannot have their color changed via Webflow styling tools.
