How can I make a transparent overlay sit above a background image in Webflow?
TL;DR
- Add a section or div with a background image set to cover, center, and no-repeat.
- Inside it, add an absolutely positioned overlay div set to full with higher z-index, use a semi-transparent color (e.g., rgba), and ensure the parent has relative positioning.
To create a transparent overlay above a background image in Webflow, you’ll need to use layered elements with appropriate position and z-index styles.
1. Add a Wrapper or Section with a Background Image
- Drag a Section or Div Block onto the canvas.
- Select the element, go to the Style panel, and under Backgrounds, add your background image.
- Set Background Image settings to something like Cover, Center Center, and No Repeat for best results.
2. Add a Div Block as the Overlay
- Drag a new Div Block inside the section/div that holds the background image.
- Give this overlay div a class name like “Overlay”.
3. Style the Overlay
- Set Position to Absolute and choose Full to make it cover the entire parent element.
- Set Z-Index to something higher than the background holder (e.g., 2).
- Set a Background Color (e.g., black or any color you want).
- Adjust the Opacity or use RGBA color, e.g.,
rgba(0,0,0,0.5)to make it transparent. - If it's not covering the parent completely, make sure the Parent element has Position: Relative.
4. Add Content if Needed
- You can add text or buttons inside the overlay div.
- Make sure their z-index is high enough and that they are child elements of the overlay.
Summary
Create a parent element with a background image, then layer a positioned overlay div above it with adjusted opacity or RGBA color, ensuring proper positioning and z-index to sit above the background image.