New color theme doesn't match logo color when trying to make changes

[LuluBee]

I've been trying to change one of my color schemes but it doesn't match my logo color. I've verified hex numbers for both. 

[IamThony]

Hello @LuluBee 

This might need troubleshooting. 

Possible causes:

opacity or transparency: Check if the section or background where the color is applied has a transparency setting (like opacity:0.8 or a semi-transparent overlay).

Theme filters or blending: Some themes apply filters, gradients, or blend modes that alter how colors display.

Color space differences: Logos (especially in PNG or JPG) may use different color profiles (like sRGB), which can display slightly differently than CSS hex codes.

Let me know if you need help with the troubleshooting

[goldi07 · Accepted solution]

Hello @LuluBee If the hex codes match exactly between your logo and the theme color settings but the appearance still looks off, here are several possible causes and how to fix them:

1. Perceived Color Differences (Context Matters)
Even if hex codes are identical, the color can look different based on:

. Background color or surrounding elements

. Opacity/transparency

. Font thickness or layout context

Solution: Try placing your logo and the theme element on the same solid background (e.g., white or black) and compare again. You can also test with a temporary solid-colored section in your theme editor.

2. Theme Overrides or Filters
Some Shopify themes apply:

. CSS filters, blend modes, or

. Overlay colors (like gradients or transparency effects)

Solution: Check the element in Inspect Element (browser dev tools):

. Look for CSS like filter, mix-blend-mode, opacity, or background-blend-mode.

. You may need to manually override the style in the theme’s CSS.

3. Wrong Element Is Being Edited
Sometimes, you think you’re editing the right setting—but the actual element uses a different color scheme or inherits styles from another setting.

Solution: In the theme editor:

. Go to the element you’re trying to match.

. Double-check which color scheme it’s using (e.g., “Accent 1,” “Custom 2,” etc.).

. Confirm that this is the same scheme you’re editing under “Theme Settings > Colors.”

4. Logo Color is Rendered Differently
If your logo is an image (e.g., PNG, JPG, SVG), and the color was exported from a design tool (like Figma or Illustrator), the color may not render exactly the same due to:

.Color profiles (sRGB vs Display P3)

. Anti-aliasing or compression

Solution:

. Check the image in different browsers.

. Re-export the logo using sRGB color profile.

. If it’s an SVG, make sure the color is defined directly as a #hex code, not via a style class that could be overridden.

Thank you 😊

[LuluBee]

I didn’t originally setup my website I had a Shopify partner help but I’ve done the maintenance since then. I don’t think it’s an opacity issue I will have to figure out the other suggestions because it’s a bit unfamiliar to me.