How to change Windows Start Menu color?

Customizing the color of the Start Menu gives the system a completely new look, making the interface easier to see. Windows allows users to change the color of the Start Menu with just a few simple steps. And after changing the color of the Start Menu, the color of the Taskbar and Action Center also changes. Below are instructions for changing the color of the Windows Start Menu.

Instructions to change the color of Windows Start Menu

Step 1:

Open Settings then click Personalization on the left side of the interface.

Step 2:

Switch to the new interface, users click on Colors to change the color of the interface on the computer.

Step 3:

To display the color for Start Menu, Taskbar at Choose your mode you switch to Dark to adjust further.

Step 4:

Next, at the Accent color option , you choose the Automatic or Manual color .

1. Automatic: Windows will automatically select a color based on your desktop wallpaper.
2. Manual: Scroll down to the Windows colors section and select the color you like, or click Custom colors for more color customization options.

Step 5:

Scroll down and enable Show accent color on the Start and taskbar to change the color of the Start Menu, Taskbar, and Action Center.

Lesley Montoya

Update 08 December 2025