In Elementor, a background overlay is a feature that allows you to add an additional layer of color, gradient, or image on top of the existing background of a section, column, or widget.
Understanding Background Overlays
The background overlay feature in Elementor serves as a powerful tool to help you add an extra layer to your website design. It sits between the main background (which could be an image or color) and the content within the element. This allows for various design effects that enhance visual appeal and readability.
Key Functions of Background Overlays
- Enhancing Readability: Adding a semi-transparent color overlay over a background image can make text placed on top much easier to read, especially if the image is busy or has varying light and dark areas.
- Creating Visual Depth: An overlay can add subtle depth or mood to a section.
- Applying Color Tints: You can use an overlay to apply a consistent color tint to background images across your site, helping maintain a cohesive look.
- Hover Effects: Elementor allows you to apply different overlay effects on hover, creating dynamic interactions.
How to Use Background Overlays
You can access the background overlay options for Sections, Columns, and certain Widgets within the Elementor editor under the "Style" tab.
Here are the typical settings you'll find:
- Overlay Type: Choose between Color or Gradient. You can also use an Image.
- Color/Gradient/Image: Select the specific color, gradient, or image for the overlay.
- Opacity: Control the transparency of the overlay layer. A lower opacity makes the main background more visible.
- CSS Filters: Apply effects like blur, brightness, contrast, saturation, or hue to the overlay.
- Blend Mode: Determine how the overlay interacts with the main background beneath it (e.g., Multiply, Screen, Overlay).
To unveil the opportunity of adding an overlay to any section or element within Elementor Page Builder, use the Background Overlay. It provides a simple yet effective way to enhance the aesthetic and functional aspects of your design, which will surely enhance your designing experience.
For example, you might:
- Place a dark color overlay with 50% opacity over a bright hero section background image to make white text pop.
- Use a subtle gradient overlay on a column background to add a modern touch.
- Apply a sepia tone CSS filter to a background image using an overlay for a vintage feel.
By providing this extra layer, Elementor's background overlay feature offers significant flexibility in crafting visually appealing and user-friendly web page designs.
