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How to Add a Background Color to a PDF

Change the harsh white background of your PDFs for better nighttime reading and brand consistency.

By The Lazy PDF TeamSeptember 3, 20261 min read

Eye strain and aesthetics

Reading a glaring white PDF on a monitor at night causes eye strain. Adding a soft sepia or dark gray background instantly improves readability.

You can also use this for branding—adding your company's hex color to a plain text document before sharing it. This can be achieved by utilizing watermarking or background-layering tools directly within advanced PDF editors.

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