How to Change the Background Color on Instagram Story

Instasize Team
July 2, 2024
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How to Change the Background Color on Instagram Story

Want to know how to change the background color on your Instagram Story? You're in the right place, my friend. Let's dive into it.

Why Change Background Color on Instagram Story

First things first, why would you even want to do it?

  • Eye-catching: A pop of color makes your story stand out.
  • Branding: Align your story color with your personal or business brand.
  • Aesthetics: It simply looks cool.

Step-by-Step Guide to Change Background Color on Instagram Story

Let's get into the nitty-gritty, step-by-step.

Method 1: Using the Drawing Tool

  1. Open Instagram and start a new Story.
  2. Take a photo or upload one from your gallery.
  3. Click on the drawing tool (squiggly line icon).
  4. Select the background color from the palette.
  5. Press and hold anywhere on the screen.
  6. Boom! Your background color changes.

Method 2: Use the Type Tool

  1. Open Instagram and start a new Story.
  2. Swipe to the 'Create' mode (big 'Aa' icon).
  3. Choose the background color from the color choices at the bottom.
  4. Add your text or whatever you need to.

Bonus Tip: Use Instasize for Custom Background Colors

Alright, how about taking it up a notch?

With Instasize, you can:

  • Change Background: Not just colors but even patterns or textures.
  • Add Borders to Images: Give more depth to your stories.
  • Use Image Filters: Make the photos pop even more.

How to Do It with Instasize

  1. Download Instasize (available on iOS, Android, Web).
  2. Import your image into the app.
  3. Use the 'Change Background' tool.
  4. Choose any color, pattern, or texture.
  5. Export and upload to Instagram.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Overcomplicating: Keep it simple, folks. Simplicity rocks.
  • Color Mismatch: Make sure your background color complements your image or text.
  • Ignoring Trends: Keep up with what's hot; you don’t want to look outdated.

FAQ

Q: Can I change the background color of an existing story?

A: Unfortunately, no. You’ll have to create a new one.

Q: Can I save my custom colors on Instagram?

A: Nope, Instagram doesn't offer that feature yet.

Q: Why should I use Instasize?

A: It offers more customization options like patterns, textures, and additional tools such as image resizing and optimization. Plus, it’s super easy to use.

And there you have it, folks. Now you're all set to elevate your Instagram Stories with some killer background colors. Have fun and make those stories pop! Collapse