In Webflow, why isn't the text color changing to white even though it shows that it is inheriting the color from a parent element?

Published on
September 22, 2023

When the text color in Webflow isn't changing to white, even though it appears to be inheriting the color from a parent element, there could be a few reasons for this issue. Here are a few troubleshooting steps to identify and resolve the problem:

  1. Check the inheritance hierarchy: Ensure that the parent element indeed has the desired text color set to white. Double-check all parent elements and make sure that their text color is explicitly set to white.

  2. Inspect the specific element: Use the Webflow Designer's element inspector to identify any conflicting styles applied directly to the child element. Sometimes, even if the color is inherited correctly, another style could be overriding it. Look for any custom styles applied directly to the element in question, such as additional class or combo class styles.

  3. Check for interaction or animation overrides: If you are using Webflow's interactions or animations, make sure there are no conflicting styles or interactions that are overriding the text color. Check the interaction panel to see if any styles related to the text color have been overridden.

  4. Inspect the custom code: If you have added custom code to the project, particularly CSS, check if there are any conflicting styles there. Sometimes, custom code can inadvertently override inherited styles, so review the code for any style declarations affecting the text color.

  5. Clear cache and browser history: Clearing the cache and browser history can resolve any caching issues that might be causing the text color not to update. Reload the page after clearing the cache to see if the issue is resolved.

  6. Test in different browsers: Test the website in different browsers to see if the issue persists. It's possible that the problem is isolated to a specific browser.

By following these troubleshooting steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue of the text color not changing to white despite inheriting the color from a parent element in Webflow.