The steps differ slightly depending on which version of Windows you are using.
Click Personalization in the left sidebar, then select Colors .
Scroll down to Accent color . Choose a preset or click View colors to create a custom one. how to change the taskbar color
Set "Choose your default Windows mode" to Dark . This is crucial—Windows 11 does not allow taskbar color changes in Light mode.
Press Win + I or right-click the Start menu and select Settings . The steps differ slightly depending on which version
| Problem | Likely Fix | |--------|-------------| | Accent color not showing on taskbar | Go to → enable “Show accent color on Start and taskbar” (Win11) or “Show color on taskbar” (Win10). | | Taskbar stays black despite setting color | Set Windows mode to Dark (Custom mode works too). Light mode disables colored taskbar. | | Registry changes don’t work | Make sure AccentColor is DWORD (not QWORD), and restart File Explorer via Task Manager. | | Want taskbar transparent? | Use third-party apps like TranslucentTB (Microsoft Store). |
In the same settings menu, toggle Transparency effects to "On." This gives the taskbar a modern, blurred glass look (often called Mica or Acrylic) that blends with your wallpaper. Match Your Wallpaper Choose a preset or click View colors to create a custom one
Changing the taskbar color in Windows 10 is a straightforward process that can be accomplished through the Settings app. Here’s how:
| Goal | Best Method | |------|-------------| | Quick taskbar color change | Settings → Colors → accent color | | Full solid color (like Win10 style) | Registry AccentColor + restart | | Transparent / blurred | TranslucentTB app | | Light or dark only | Change Windows mode to Light/Dark |
Windows 11 introduces a more streamlined and modern approach to customization. Here’s how to change the taskbar color in Windows 11:
If you want the to be a solid color (like in Windows 10):