Change Taskbar Color Jun 2026

In Windows 11, the process is slightly hidden inside the Settings menu.

Scroll down to Accent color . Choose a preset color or click View colors to create a custom one. change taskbar color

Pick a color from the "Windows colors" grid or use a "Custom color." In Windows 11, the process is slightly hidden

If you find that the "Show accent color on Start and taskbar" option is greyed out, it’s almost always because your Windows mode is set to . In Windows 11

Since the steps depend on which operating system you are using, here are the guides for , Windows 11 , and macOS .

Note: You cannot change the taskbar color if your mode is set to "Light."