How to Change Accent Color in Windows 11
Accent colors in Windows 11 let you change the look of your taskbar, Start menu , and app windows by picking a custom shade for your PC. Personalization settings in Windows 11 give you 48 default color swatches, or you can pick any custom hex color code to match your desktop background.
You can set Windows to pick an accent color automatically from your current desktop picture, or choose a dark mode theme to make bright colors pop. Head into the main system settings app to change your PC style in a few clicks.
Go to Settings Personalization Colors Under Accent color, choose Automatic to let Windows match your background, or select Manual to pick a specific color from the available options.
What Happens When You Change It?
Once changed, the new shade shows up across several key areas. This includes items like the Start menu , taskbar buttons, window borders, and selected items. It’s a visual change that affects how your operating system looks and feels.
How to Change Your Accent Color in 🪟 Windows 11
- First, open the Settings app. You can do this by clicking the Start button and then clicking the gear icon, or by pressing the Win+I on your keyboard.
- In the Settings window, click on Personalization in the left-hand menu.
- You will see a section labeled Accent color.
- Click the dropdown menu under Accent color. You have a few options here:
You can easily change your windows 11 accent color to personalize your computer’s look. This color appears on things like your Start menu , taskbar, and window borders. We’ll show you how to find the settings and pick a new color in just a few simple steps.
- Automatic: Windows will pick a color that matches your background.
- Manual: You can choose a specific color yourself.
- If you choose Manual, you can select a color from the Recent colors or View colors options. Clicking View colors lets you pick from a wider palette.
- After you select a color, you’ll see it change in the preview area and throughout Windows 11.
- You can also choose whether the accent color appears on the Start menu and taskbar, and on window borders. Look for the toggle switches labeled Show accent color on Start and taskbar and Show accent color on title bars and window borders.
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Summary
Personalizing your computer's look is achievable by changing the accent color in Windows 11.
How do I turn off accent color in 🪟 Windows 11?
To prevent the accent color from changing every time you select a mode, adjust the mode (dark, light, or custom) under Settings > Personalization > Colors. Then, choose "Manual" under Accent color and select your desired color.
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