Using transparent backgrounds
Settings a transparent background is very useful when you are placing your timer over an image.
Here’s a side-by-side comparison of a solid-color vs a transparent timer:
![compare transparent font versus not](/img/transparent-background/comparison.jpg)
To make your timer’s background transparent, go to the “Container & Positions” tab and leave the “Background Color” field empty:
![Container and positions tab](/img/transparent-background/container-and-positions.jpg)
To achieve a better result, we recommend you choose a matte color that matches the background color of your email or landing page. This also applies if you enable rounded corners.
![Matte color](/img/transparent-background/matte-color.jpg)