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Add a color background

Set a solid background color using palette or HEX workflows.

Goal

Apply a clean solid-color background that improves screenshot contrast.

Prerequisites

  • A source screenshot is already imported.
  • You are in the editor with access to background controls.

Steps

  1. Open background controls and choose color mode.
  2. Pick a color from the color gallery stack.
  3. If you need a custom brand color, open HEX input and enter a valid value.
  4. Confirm background is enabled and return to editor.

Verify Result

  • Background mode is color.
  • Screenshot text/UI remains readable.
  • The selected color appears consistently in preview.

Quick Rollback / Undo Path

  • Use undo once to revert the last color selection.
  • Switch background mode to gradient or image if solid color is not suitable.
  • Disable background entirely if needed.

If colors look too harsh

  • Choose a lower-contrast neutral from the palette.
  • Recheck shadow/stroke strength after changing background.

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