In the left-hand sidebar, click on Personalization , then select Colors .

Constraint: If the Windows mode is set to Light, the taskbar will be light gray and ignores the accent color.

Changing the taskbar color is a straightforward personalization task in Windows, though limited by Microsoft’s theme logic. For most users, the native Settings menu provides sufficient control. Advanced users can employ registry edits or third-party utilities for greater flexibility. Future Windows versions may expand these capabilities as GUI customization remains a valued user feature.

Whether you want to match your desktop wallpaper or just need a change of scenery, customizing your taskbar color is one of the quickest ways to make your workspace feel like your own.

Look for the "Choose your mode" dropdown. To change the taskbar color, this must be set to Dark or Custom . (If you choose "Light" mode, Windows 11 locks the taskbar to a light grey).