How To Change The Navbar Color In Bootstrap?

Using Custom CSS

You can change the navbar color in Bootstrap by overriding the default styles with custom CSS. This method targets navbar elements and applies new color values. To change the background color of the navbar, use this CSS:

.navbar {
    background-color: #your-color-here;
}

To change the text color of navbar links, target the .nav-link class:

.navbar .nav-link {
    color: #your-color-here;
}

body .navbar .nav-link {
    color: #your-color-here;
}

Modifying Bootstrap SASS Variables

Another way to customize the navbar color is by modifying Bootstrap's SASS variables. This method needs access to the Bootstrap source files and a SASS compiler. Change the navbar colors by updating the variables in the _variables.scss file:

$navbar-light-color: #your-color-here;
$navbar-light-hover-color: #your-hover-color-here;
$navbar-light-active-color: #your-active-color-here;

After modifying the variables, recompile the Bootstrap CSS file to apply the changes.

Using Bootstrap's Built-in Utility Classes

Bootstrap provides utility classes for applying background and text colors. You can use these classes in your HTML to change the navbar color without writing custom CSS. For example:

<nav class="navbar navbar-expand-lg bg-primary navbar-dark">
    <!-- Navbar content -->
</nav>

In this example, bg-primary sets the background color to the primary theme color, and navbar-dark adjusts the text color for better contrast on dark backgrounds.

You can also use text color utilities to change the color of navbar elements:

<a class="navbar-brand text-success" href="#">Your Brand</a>

This applies the success color to the navbar brand text.

.bg-custom {
    background-color: #your-custom-color;
}

.text-custom {
    color: #your-custom-text-color;
}

<nav class="navbar navbar-expand-lg bg-custom">
    <a class="navbar-brand text-custom" href="#">Your Brand</a>
    <!-- Other navbar content -->
</nav>

Identify the Navbar Elements

To change the color of your Bootstrap navbar, find the main elements:

1. Navbar container: The main wrapper for the navbar, usually with the class navbar.
2. Brand logo: Often an <a> tag with the class navbar-brand.
3. Navigation links: Typically <li> or <a> elements within a <ul> with the class navbar-nav.

<nav class="navbar navbar-expand-lg">
  <a class="navbar-brand" href="#">Your Brand</a>
  <ul class="navbar-nav">
    <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Home</a></li>
    <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">About</a></li>
    <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Contact</a></li>
  </ul>
</nav>

Apply Custom Styles

After finding the elements, add custom styles:

1. Write CSS rules:

   .navbar {
    background-color: #your-bg-color;
   }
   .navbar-brand {
    color: #your-brand-color;
   }
   .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    color: #your-link-color;
   }

2. Consider specificity: To override Bootstrap's default styles, you may need to make your selectors more specific:

   body .navbar {
    background-color: #your-bg-color;
   }

Test and Adjust

After adding your styles:

1. Check browser compatibility: Test your navbar in different browsers to make sure the colors show correctly.

2. Consider responsive design: Check that your custom colors work well on different screen sizes. You may need to change colors for mobile views:

   @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .navbar {
      background-color: #mobile-bg-color;
    }
   }

By following these steps, you can change your Bootstrap navbar colors to match your website's design while keeping its functions intact.