Is there a way to dynamically change the image on the Brand Link in the navigation of a Webflow website based on the background color of the navigation when scrolling?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to dynamically change the image on the Brand Link in the navigation of a Webflow website based on the background color of the navigation when scrolling. You can achieve this using Webflow's interactions and custom code.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to accomplish this:

  1. Prepare your image assets: First, make sure you have all the image variations you want to use ready as separate image files. For example, if you have blue, black, and white background colors for the navigation, prepare the corresponding images for each background color.

  2. Design your navigation: In the Webflow Designer, create your navigation element with the brand logo placed within it. Set the navigation section to have a fixed position on the page, typically at the top.

  3. Set up the interactions: Open the Interactions panel and create a scroll interaction. Set up the scroll trigger to the point where you want the background color of the navigation to change, such as when it reaches a certain section on the page. Then, create animations for both the navigation background color and the brand logo/image.

  4. Change background color: Create an animation to change the background color of the navigation from one color to another. You can use the built-in Background color property in the interaction panel to accomplish this.

  5. Swap the image: To dynamically change the image, you'll need to use custom code. Add a custom attribute to the Navigation Link element and label it something like data-image-switch. Assign this attribute a unique value for each background color variation, such as blue, black, white, etc.

  6. Add custom code: Open the custom code section of your project settings and choose the "Before " option. Then, add the following code:

<script>(function() {  const navLink = document.querySelectorAll('.nav-link');  const logoImage = document.querySelector('.brand-image');  navLink.forEach(link => {    link.addEventListener('mouseover', () => {      const newImage = link.getAttribute('data-image-switch');      logoImage.src = `/path/to/${newImage}.png`;    });  });})();</script>
  1. Replace /path/to/ with the actual path to your image files. Make sure they follow the naming convention you established in step 1, such as blue.png, black.png, white.png.

  2. Publish your site and test: Once everything is set up, publish your site and test the functionality. As you scroll, the background color of the navigation should change based on your scroll trigger. Additionally, when you hover over each navigation link, the corresponding image variation should be loaded dynamically.

By following these steps, you can dynamically change the image on the Brand Link in the navigation of your Webflow website based on the background color of the navigation when scrolling.

Additional Question 1: Can I use different images for each page in the navigation menu of my Webflow website?
Additional Question 2: How can I create a scrolling effect where the navigation menu shrinks and changes color on scroll in Webflow?
Additional Question 3: Is it possible to integrate Webflow with a CMS to dynamically change content and images on a website?