Instagram Stories are an engaging, entertaining way to connect with your audience. But did you know that you don’t have to use the default background colors that Instagram offers you?

Regardless if you are simply sharing a text story, resharing a post, or adding a photo, here are the steps to change the background on your Instagram Stories with ease- and without a special app.

Why Switch the Background Color?

Changing the background color can:

• Create a more visually exciting story
• Match your brand/aesthetic
• Highlight important messages or reposts
• Make the text more readable

Let’s get into all the options step-by-step.

Method 1: Change Background Color for Text Story

• Open Instagram and swipe right to open up the Story camera.
• Tap “Aa” (Create mode) for a text story.
• Type in your message.
• Tap the color wheel icon (top right or bottom, depending on your device).
• Swipe through that color wheel until you find a background color that you like.
• Tap “Your Story” or “Close Friends” to share.

Method 2: Change Background Color for a Repost of a Feed Post

If you share (or reshare) someone’s post (or your own) to your story, Instagram will default a background color. Here’s how to change it:

• Click on the paper plane icon below a post and select “Add post to your story.”
• Once you see the image in your story screen, click the draw (squiggle) tool in the top menu.
• Select a color in the palette at the bottom.
• Tap and hold down on the screen (not on the post) for 1-2 seconds.
• The background will fill with the color.”
• Then click “Done,” and reposition your post if necessary.

Caution: You cannot do it this way if the post is a video or reel, this is function for static image post only.

Method 3: Applying a Solid Background Behind a Photo

Do you want to cover the background behind a sticker, GIF, or cut-out image?

• Start a story with any image and.
• Tap the Draw tool (squiggle).
• Select a color.
• Press and hold down on the screen to apply a full-screen solid color.
• Now Click the sticker icon to re-add your photo as a sticker (you can also use the “camera roll” sticker or cut-out feature here).
• Resize and reposition as desired .

Bonus Tip: Use the Eyedropper tool.

Do you want the background to match another color from your photo or logo?

• Click the draw tool.
• Click the Eyedropper icon.
• Now click any area on your photo to pick that color.
• Then press and hold the screen to fill the background with it!

Conclusion

You can personalize, brand, and enhance your Instagram Stories by customizing the background color of your Story. Whether you’re adding a text-only story or posting a new piece of content, you have everything needed to upgrade your experience today.

So next time you post, don’t go with default – customize your color!

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