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Builder brands: Changing theme colors in the Express editor

In this article, we will discuss:

Theme color

  1. Log in to your account manager via https://www.networksolutions.com/my-account/login.
  2. Click Websites from the left navigation menu.

    websites tab
     
    Note: Alternatively, if you have multiple website builder accounts, click Launch to proceed.
  3. To launch your website editor, choose Edit Site.

    choose Edit Site
     
  4. Click on the Theme button at the top of the editor.

    click on the Theme button
     
  5. Options to change colors will appear. You can choose between a light and a dark theme. When changing the color scheme from Light to Dark, it will affect the color of the text to contrast the background; most sections will change when switching from light to dark, but some sections with background colors added will not change.

    choose between a light and a dark theme
     
  6. If you would like to change individual colors, you may start by selecting the Color tile you’d like to swap out.

    select the Color Tile
     
  7. Then move the Slider bar from right to left to get the desired color range.

    move the Slider Bar
     
  8. Next, you can click and drag the pointer inside the Color window to select the shade you want.

    click and drag the pointer inside the Color Window
     
  9. If you want to enter a Hex code to get a specific color, you may do so by entering the code in the box provided labeled Hex.

    enter the strong in the box provided
     
  10. The drop-down next to the Hex box offers more options. Ie. RGBA, HSVA. The colors will automatically change on the site as you select them.

    The drop-down next to the Hex box offers more options
     
  11. If you are looking to select different colors altogether, you can start by clicking the Explore color themes link.

    clicking the Explore Color Themes link
     
  12. You can choose from the Minimal, Bright, or Pastel categories.

    choose from the categories
     
  13. If you would like to see more choices for color themes within these categories, you may select the Load More button, giving you endless color combinations. After finding the theme you want for your site, click your selection to apply the colors to your site.

    select the Load More button
     
  14. Once you have selected your color theme, you will be able to select from these colors to change things like text, buttons, and section background colors.
  15. Once you are finished, be sure to Save and Publish your changes to make them live.

    Save and Publish your changes
     

Section color

If you need help changing your section background, check our Change section background article.

 

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