SVG // Dynamic_Colors

Raw SVG files-whether exported from design tools or retrieved from libraries-often arrive in a “locked” state. They contain hardcoded HEX values that override external styling, rendering Tailwind utility classes useless.

To integrate vectors into the system’s dynamic styling (hover states, dark mode, themes), we must strip the static data and enable inheritance.

The problem

The raw export contains a specific fill color on the path. This overrides any CSS color property you try to apply.

<svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="none" ...>
  <path
    fill-rule="evenodd"
    clip-rule="evenodd"
    d="M6.31657 4.01676C6.0999..."
    fill="#22549C"
  />
</svg>

The fix

Two alterations are required:

1. Strip: Remove the fill="..." from the <path>.
2. Inherit: Set fill="currentColor" on the parent <svg> tag.

This forces the SVG to adopt the color value of its parent element (which Tailwind controls via text-{color}).

<svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="currentColor" ...>
  <path
    fill-rule="evenodd"
    clip-rule="evenodd"
    d="M6.31657 4.01676C6.0999..."
  />
</svg>

Visual verification

Once processed, the same SVG code can be reused with different utility classes.

System note // stroke compatibility

This protocol is attribute-agnostic. If your vector relies on outlines instead of solid shapes:

1. Locate the stroke attribute.
2. Apply the variable: stroke="currentColor".

Tailwind utility classes will now control the line color.