How to Change the Highlight Color in Windows 11

Windows 11 offers various ways to personalize the interface, including adjusting the highlight color. This can enhance visual comfort and make the interface more appealing. In this guide, we’ll walk you through changing the highlight color in Windows 11 to suit your preferences.

Step 1: Open Personalization Settings

First, open the personalization settings in Windows 11:

• Press Win + I to open the "Settings" window.
• Go to "Personalization" in the left panel.

Step 2: Choose Your Color Scheme

Within the personalization section, you can set the system’s primary colors, including the highlight color:

• Select the "Colors" tab.
• In the "Accent color" section, choose the color you’d like to use as the main color for highlighting text and interface elements.

Step 3: Customize the Highlight Color

If you want to set a specific color for highlighting text and windows, follow these steps:

• Scroll down to "Show accent color on the following surfaces".
• Check "Start and taskbar" and "Title bars and window borders" to apply the highlight color to these areas.

Additional Color Palette Options

You can also enable the "Transparency effects" feature to make windows look more "airy" with a glass-like transparency effect. This option is located below the color selection options and adds a stylish look to the interface.

Using High Contrast Mode

If you need a more intense highlight for better visibility of text and interface elements, try enabling high contrast mode:

• Go to "Accessibility" in the Settings window.
• Select "Color filters" and activate "High contrast mode".