Add a Background to Your Squarespace Forms
If you want your Squarespace website to look more polished and professional, one of the quickest design upgrades you can make is adding a background color to your form. This simple tweak can dramatically improve your website’s visual hierarchy and even help increase form conversions.
In this post, I’ll walk you through exactly how to add a background to your Squarespace form in under 30 seconds - no coding required.
Why Your Squarespace Form Needs a Background
By default, most Squarespace forms have a transparent background. While this might look fine on a plain section, it can cause problems if your form sits on top of a busy image or video background.
When there isn’t enough contrast between your form and the section background, visitors can easily miss the form entirely. That means fewer sign-ups, fewer leads, and a less effective page overall.
Adding a solid color block behind your form creates a clear visual difference between the section and the form itself. It draws attention to the form, makes your call-to-action stand out, and helps visitors focus on what matters, submitting their details.
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How to Add a Background to a Squarespace Form (Step-by-Step)
Here’s how to do it:
Edit Your Page - Go to the page that contains your form and click Edit in the top-left corner.
Add or Select a Form Block - If you don’t already have a form, add one by clicking the + icon and selecting Form from the block options.
Open Form Settings - Double-click the form block to open its settings panel.
Go to the Design Tab - Click the Design tab to access style options for your form.
Toggle the Background Option - You’ll see a simple switch labeled Background, toggle it on. This will instantly add a default background behind your form.
Customize Your Background Color - To match your site’s branding, click Background Color and select a custom color.
White works great for contrast over dark videos or images.
Try a brand accent color to make your form pop.
Adjust Layout if Needed - If the form layout shifts, simply drag it back into place before saving.
Save and Preview - Hit Save to see the full effect. Your form should now stand out beautifully on your page.
The Result: A Cleaner, More Professional Look
After applying a background, your form will look intentional and well-designed. Visitors won’t struggle to find it, and your conversion rates will likely improve because the form feels more prominent and trustworthy.
It’s a small change that delivers a big visual impact and it only takes about 20–30 seconds.
Final Thoughts
Adding a background to your Squarespace form is one of the easiest ways to enhance your website design and make your calls-to-action more effective.
