Can you help me achieve the changing background color on scroll effect in Webflow? Is it CSS or a separate animation done in After Effects?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To achieve the changing background color on scroll effect in Webflow, you can use CSS classes and interactions within the Webflow Designer. Here's how you can do it:

CSS Classes:

  1. In the Designer, locate the section or element you want to apply the changing background color effect to.
  2. Open the Settings panel for the section or element.
  3. Click on the + Add Class button to add a new CSS class.
  4. Give the CSS class a name that reflects its purpose, such as "scroll-bg-color".

Interactions:

  1. Once you have created the CSS class, go to the Interactions panel in the Designer.
  2. Click on the + New Interaction button to create a new interaction.
  3. Choose the type of trigger that suits your needs. For example, you can select While scrolling in view to trigger the interaction when the section or element is in view.
  4. In the Elements section of the interaction panel, click on Affect different element and select the section or element you want to apply the changing background color effect to.
  5. In the Actions section, click on Add a new action and choose Change background color.
  6. Set the starting background color of the section or element by entering the color value or selecting it from the color picker.
  7. Set the ending background color by following the same steps as above.
  8. Adjust the Easing and Duration options to control the animation effect.
  9. You can preview the effect by scrolling in the Designer or in the live preview window.

It is important to note that this effect can be achieved using CSS and interactions within Webflow itself, without the need for separate animation software like After Effects.

By following these steps, you can easily create a changing background color effect on scroll in Webflow, adding a stylish and dynamic element to your website.

3 additional questions:

  1. How can I create other scroll-based animations in Webflow?
  2. Can I create parallax effects in Webflow?
  3. Is it possible to control the scroll speed in Webflow animations?