How-To2026-03-222 min read
How to Add a Background Color to PDF Pages
Add Background to PDF
Go to Add Background
Upload your PDF
Pick a color using the color picker or hex input
Preview on your actual PDF
Click Process & Download
Use Cases
Branding — add your brand color as background
Visual distinction — different colors for different document types
Printing — add a light background for better readability
Aesthetics — make plain documents more appealing
Preset Colors
Beige (#f5f5dc) — warm, easy on eyes
Light Blue (#e3f2fd) — professional, calming
Light Yellow (#fffde7) — notepad-like
Light Gray (#f5f5f5) — subtle, neutral
Related Tools
Add Watermark — text overlay
Color Adjust — change brightness/contrast
Grayscale PDF — convert to black & white