How to Recolor SVG Icons Online (Free, No Software)
Black icons are the default everywhere, but real projects need brand colors. You do not need Illustrator: here are three free ways to recolor an SVG icon in under a minute, from one-click to full control.
1. One click: icon-page color swatches
Open any icon page, tap a color swatch (or enter a custom hex) — the preview recolors instantly, and every download button now exports in that color: SVG, PNG, even the copy-to-clipboard code. This is the fastest route for single-color icons.
2. Full control: the online SVG editor
For multi-color icons or fancy styles, open the free SVG editor: click any individual part to recolor just that path, or apply one-click gold, silver, glitter, neon and gradient styles. It also animates icons (GIF or animated SVG) and converts to EPS, PDF and DXF.
The editor accepts your own SVG files by drag-and-drop too — everything runs in the browser and nothing is uploaded permanently.
3. For websites: recolor with CSS
If the icon lives inline in your HTML, skip file edits entirely: set fill="currentColor" on the SVG and control it with the CSS color property. Hover states, dark mode, and theme switching all come free. See the full guide to using SVG icons in HTML and CSS.
Which colors work best?
For UI icons, use your text color at 70-90% strength so icons read as part of the interface, not decoration. On dark backgrounds, pure white icons often feel harsh — a slightly warm off-white (#e6ecf5) is easier on the eyes. And keep interactive icons one consistent accent color so users learn what is clickable.