I have same problem too. but you can setup .opacity(0.5) , will show background color(with opacity). TextEditor(text: $text)         .background(Color.red)         .foregroundColor(.black)         .opacity(0.5)         .padding() if you want more red you can try  TextEditor(text: $text)       .background(         ZStack {           Color.red           Color.red           Color.red           Color.red           Color.red           Color.red         }       )               .foregroundColor(.black)       .opacity(0.5)       .padding()