Cloud-based maps styling now has a refreshed map style available for web and mobile. This update to map styling includes a new default color palette, modernized pins, and improvements to map experiences and usability. For more information, see New map style for Google Maps Platform. To start using the new map colors with cloud-based maps styling, see Update a map style to the latest version.
You can change the background color of the Map container. This color shows
before the tiles load.
Set the app background color
In the Map feature pane, select the gear icon
to open the
Settings pane.
Set the app background color by using the color picker or entering a Hex
string. When you set the color, the tiles reload to show the chosen
background color.
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to open the
Settings pane.
