How can I create a background image with two pictures, a white line, and a blue background in Webflow? The current method I'm using with one big background image is not accurate in terms of size, scalability, and quality. Is there a better way to achieve this in Webflow? Thank you for your help.
- Use a blue-colored section or div with a horizontal flex or grid layout containing three child divs: left image, white divider, and right image.
- Set background images on the left and right divs with cover and center settings; style the middle div as a thin white bar, using percentage widths and flex-grow for responsive scaling.
You're trying to create a layered background design with two images, a dividing white line, and a blue background—currently using one large image, but facing issues with scaling and quality. Here's a better, scalable approach directly in Webflow using layout elements instead of a single raster image.
1. Use a Div Block with Flex or Grid Layout
- Add a Section or Div Block as your container and set its background color to blue.
- Inside it, add a Div Block with either Flexbox (Horizontal) or Grid Layout to control the internal structure.
2. Insert Two Image Divs and a White Line Div
- Create three child Div Blocks inside the layout container:
- Left image div
- White line divider
- Right image div
- You might name them clearly:
left-image,divider-line, andright-image.
3. Style Each Element for Scalability
Left Image Div:
Set the background image using the Style panel (instead of placing an image element).
Use background settings like cover, no-repeat, and center for responsiveness.
Set a percentage width or flex-grow value.
Divider Line:
Assign it a fixed width (e.g., 2px) and make the background color white.
Set 100% height to match its parent.
Right Image Div:
Same setup as the left image div with the second image.
4. Add Responsiveness and Scaling
- Use % widths or flex-grow properties instead of fixed widths for images to maintain layout flexibility.
- Apply Padding or Margins carefully to ensure the layout doesn't break on smaller screens.
- Use Media Queries (Webflow Breakpoints) to adjust image sizes or layout stacking for mobile.
5. Test and Adjust
- Preview in Webflow at different device sizes.
- Adjust the white line width or gap as needed, or move to a vertical stack on small screens.
Summary
Instead of a single background image, create the layout using three divs inside a flex or grid container: one for each image and one for the white line. This approach improves scalability, image quality, and layout precision across screen sizes.