This option allows you to personalize your Windows experience by applying your chosen accent color to the Start menu, taskbar, and action center. When enabled, the accent color you select will be …

You can modify the color of the taskbar by changing the Windows color mode or by configuring accent colors. To learn more, see Personalize Your Colors in Windows.

Jun 24, 2021 · To use a Taskbar Layout Modification XML file, you'll need to add a registry key (LayoutXMLPath) to the image, then generalize and recapture the image.

May 23, 2023 · Paint your Windows desktop with vivid colors in just a few simple steps. You can change the color and/or accent color on title bars, the taskbar, and the Start button.

Dec 5, 2025 · Go to Settings > Personalization > Colors. Under Choose your mode, select Light to enable the light theme. You can also choose an Accent color from the available options, which will …

May 11, 2022 · This predicament happened once before, and a kind community member gave me instructions on how to change the color. Not a significant big problem, but it is here.

Apr 8, 2023 · Thanks for your response. To enable that option, please press Windows key + I to open the Settings app then select Personalization then Colors. Choose your mode dropdown and select …

Jan 15, 2025 · Pick your color from the Windows Colors, not the Recent Colors. If that doesn't work then please file the issue in the Feedback Hub.

Jun 4, 2026 · Open Settings → Personalization → Colors (or use the shortcut [Colors](ms-settings:colors)). Under Choose your mode, select Light. In light mode, the taskbar uses a light …

Mar 24, 2026 · Go to Start > Settings > Personalization. Use the color options described in Personalize Your Colors in Windows (linked from taskbar help) to adjust the accent color or mode so the taskbar …