Use a color overlay to apply a color tint over an image in your design. This can help a photo, background, or graphic feel more consistent with your brand colors, and it can make text easier to read when placed on top of an image.
Color overlays can be useful when designing custom stickers, labels, decals, packaging, or other printed products that include photos or image-based backgrounds.
How to Add a Color Overlay
- Select the image on your canvas.
- Open the image editing options.
- Choose the Color Overlay setting.
- Select the color you want to apply.
- Adjust the intensity until the image has the look you want.
Things to Keep in Mind
Color overlays work especially well on background images because they can help tie different design elements together.
For the clearest result, make sure the overlay does not hide important details in your image. If you are placing text over the image, check that the text still has strong contrast and is easy to read before ordering.
