If you’re using Instagram for your business, you’re probably more than familiar with Instagram stories.
Whether you use it to talk directly to your followers, alert followers of a new Instagram post share a quote or photo of significance or do a quick repost of content from other accounts, Instagram stories are a tremendous tool for your business.
But did you know that you had the ability to change the color of Instagram story background.
Most users tend to sick with the default background Instagram chooses based on the colors in your image because the methods to change it aren’t obvious at first glance.
And, sometimes, the gradient default color works just fine for your Instagram story background. But most of the time, you could probably use a little more creative freedom!
If you want to give your insta story a new background, you have 3 options:
1. Change to a solid background.
2. Upload a background from your camera roll.
3. Add a color tint to your Instagram story photo.
To way to change the background to a solid color:
1. upload a photo from your
camera roll to the stories feature on the Instagram app.
You can repost on your story.
2. Click on the right top corner and select draw.
3. Select the pen option.
4. Select your desired color with the color dropper tool or choose from the default color options.
5. Tap (press and hold) the pen or eraser tool.
6. Long press (press and hold) the middle of your background.
7. If you uploaded a photo, use the eraser icon to see the picture underneath the background.
TIP: the method is also perfect for creating Instagram highlight covers.
Just upload the image you want (usually an icon of some sort, such as an airplane or symbolize travel) and change of the background color to your brand color.
#repeat for each highlight cover.
ADDING AN IMAGE OVER YOUR NEW BACKGROUND
A picture can also be added to your background. To do this:
1. Open your photos.
2. Select the image you would like to add.
3. Click the copy photo option from the options menu at the bottom of the screen.
4. Return to the Instagram app.
5. Click the add sticker pop up of your copied photo in the bottom left corner.
If you wish to use a specific image or background with more design to it, you can simply make your own.
The way it is done.
1. Open a design tool.
2. Select an Instagram story background that you like.
3. Download the image to your phone.
4. Upload it to the Instagram stories
5. Place stickers, text, hashtags, GIFs and emoji over the background to personalize it even more.
6. Optional: add another image on top.
To add a color tint to your Instagram Story:
1. Upload or take a photo in Stories
2. Tap the … button in the top right corner and select draw
3. Tap the Pen icon
4. Choose the color tint you want from the available options of using the color dropper tool
5. Tap the highlighter icon
6. Long press on your background (may be necessary depending on the version of the app you have)
7. Tap/long press a second time to make a denser color tint
8. Tap/Long press a third time to create a solid color
Conclusion:
How to Change Background Color on Instagram Stories
Now that you know how to change your Instagram Story background color, you’re probably excited to get started!
There are many reasons you might want to liven up your Instagram Story and change the background color, but one of the most popular uses is creating branded Instagram highlight covers!
Plus, you can keep your Instagram personal brand cohesive and unique with a little splash of color on your Instagram Stories!
Now that you know how to
change the background color on an IG Story, you’re ready to take the social
media world by storm!