Change the Page Background

Why Change Page Background?

Sometimes, you might want to change the background color of an entire page to match your design goals. 

For instance, if your theme uses a default white background, you may want to switch it to black for a bold, modern look that fits your brand image.

Change the Page Background with GemPages

Since GemPages does not currently offer a direct setting for changing the background, you should follow these steps to use custom code:

Step 1: Add a Custom Code Element

• Open the page you want to edit in GemPages.
• Drag and drop the Custom Code element onto the page.

• Click on the element to open its settings.
• From the left sidebar, select the “Add…” button under the Custom code section.

Step 2: Insert and Customize the Code

You’re now located in the code editor panel.

• Select the CSS, then paste the following code into the box.

body {

     background: #3355ff !important;    

}

The !important  ensures the background color is applied consistently across the entire page, overriding any conflicting styles.

• Replace #3355ff  with the hex color code of your choice.

For example: Use #000000 for black, #ffffff for white, or any other hex code to match your design preferences.

• Hit the Save button to save your changes.

Result

By following these steps, you can easily customize the background color of your page and create a design that aligns with your vision and branding.

We will soon upgrade and add this feature to Page Settings to help you set up more easily without adding custom code.

FAQs

1. Why doesn’t my background color change after adding the code?

Check that the code is placed in a Custom Code element and that you selected CSS in the editor. Also, make sure the hex code is correct (e.g., #000000 for black).

2. Can I use an image as a background instead of a color?

Yes. Replace the CSS with:

body {

   background-image: url("YOUR_IMAGE_LINK_HERE") !important;

   background-size: cover;

   background-repeat: no-repeat;

}

Make sure the image URL is accessible.

3. Does changing the page background affect only one page or all pages?

The background change applies only to the page where you add the Custom Code element. Other pages remain unchanged.