After you explore the header image settings, you may want to pick a background color or image that complements your header. With the Background options in the Twenty Ten theme, you can. Here's how:
The Custom Background page opens in your Dashboard, displaying all the options for the custom background feature.
Color values are defined in HTML and CSS by six-digit hexadecimal codes starting with the # sign, such as #000000 for black or #FFFFFF for white. (As noted in Book VI, Chapter 4, adjusting hexadecimal colors is one of the easiest ways to tweak the colors in your theme for a new look.)
Alternatively, you can click the Select a Color link to access a color picker and select just the right color you want, as shown in Figure 1-8. The color picker automatically provides the six-digit hexadecimal code for your color choice.
This saves your changes and applies them to your site.
If you want something a little more substantial for your background than just a simple color, you can also upload an image to use as a background on your Web site. A background image adds some flair to your site. To upload a new background graphic, simply follow these steps:
The Custom Background page loads in your Dashboard.
A window pops up asking you to select an image from your computer's hard drive.
After you upload a background image, new display options appear (see Figure 1-10) that allow you to place your image exactly how you desire. Select any of these features and the Preview window shows you how your background image will display.
After you finalize your selections, click the Save Changes button and view your site for the exact look.
If you upload the wrong image from your computer or the image doesn't look the way you hoped, tHere's a convenient Remove Background Image button on the Custom Background page. Using this button completely removes the image from the Custom Background settings and allows you to start over with a different image.