Windows 11 Change Taskbar Color Only [updated] Jun 2026

Scroll down to the Accent color section.

Within the Personalization menu, click on Colors . This will open the color management menu where you can toggle between Light and Dark modes. windows 11 change taskbar color only

TranslucentTB: This is the most popular choice. It allows you to make the taskbar completely transparent, blurred, or a specific color regardless of your system theme. It is available for free on the Microsoft Store. Scroll down to the Accent color section

If the built-in Windows settings don't give you the exact transparency or hue you are looking for, several lightweight apps can bypass Microsoft's limitations: TranslucentTB: This is the most popular choice

If the color looks different than expected, check the Transparency effects toggle in the Colors menu.

Windows 11 integrates the taskbar color with the system-wide accent color. By switching the system interface to Dark Mode and enabling the accent color application, you can personalize the taskbar to match your specific aesthetic preference.