By default, Windows 11 displays title bars in white or black, which might seem plain or hard see at times. But did you know you can customize the title bar color to your liking? Just like you can change the color of the Start menu and Taskbar, you can also change the title bar color using Windows 11’s built-in options.
Applying a custom color to the title bars not only makes them more visually appealing but also enhances accessibility by making active and inactive windows easier to differentiate. You can choose a specific accent color or let Windows automatically pick a color from your current wallpaper. That way, your entire desktop looks a bit more colorful and cohesive.
In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of changing the title bar color in Windows 11. Let’s get started!
Change Title Bar Color in Windows 11
You can change the title bar color from the Windows 11 Settings app. You have to set the accent color and turn on the apply to title bar option. Here is where to find the option and turn it on.
- Press Windows key + I to open Windows 11 Settings.
- Select Personalization on the sidebar.
- Click the Colors option.
- Choose a color from the “Accent Color” section.
- Turn ON the Show accent color on title bars and windows borders toggle.
- Close the Settings app.
- With that, the title bar color is changed in Windows 11.
Detailed Steps (With Screenshots)
First, open the Settings app on your Windows 11 computer. To do that, either select Settings from the Start menu’s right-click menu or press the Windows key + I shortcut.
In the Settings window, navigate to the Personalization tab on the sidebar and click the Colors option on the right panel.
Select Manual from the “Accent Color” dropdown menu. Next, select the color you want to apply from the available colors under the “Accent Color” section. For example, I’m selecting the Blue color. If you want Windows to automatically pick an accent color depending on your wallpaper, select Automatic instead.
Note: If you can’t find your favorite color, click the View Colors button next to “Custom Colors,” select the color of your choice from the Color Palette and click Done.
After that, scroll down in the Settings page and turn ON the Show accent color on title bars and windows borders toggle.
As soon as you do that, the accent color is applied to the title bar of all apps. In addition to the title bar, the accent color is also used for the window borders.
Troubleshooting Steps
Why You Might Not See the Title Bar Color in Some Applications on Windows 11
Some applications, like File Explorer and Microsoft Word, use custom title bars. Therefore, you might not see the colored title bar even after enabling the “Show accent color on title bars and windows borders” option. For these applications, the title bar color depends on the developer’s design choices or application-specific settings.
If you have any questions or need help, comment below. I’ll be happy to assist. Also, did you know that you can change the title bar color of inactive windows? Check out the linked guide.