01
Open Personalization
Right-click the desktop and select **Personalize**.
Choose a **Windows accent color** and display it on supported window borders and title bars.
Requirements
- Windows 11 25H2 x64
- Windows personalization access
Instructions
02
Open Colors
Select **Colors** to access Windows appearance settings.
03
Choose color mode
Select your preferred light, dark, or custom appearance mode.
04
Select an accent color
Choose **Manual** accent color selection and pick an available color or define a custom color.
05
Enable window coloring
Turn on **Show accent color on title bars and window borders**.
06
Verify the appearance
Open **File Explorer** and another desktop application. Confirm that supported borders and title bars use the selected accent color.
tipApplications with custom title bars may not follow the Windows accent-color setting.
Common issues
Some windows ignore the accent color.
Those applications may draw custom title bars or use their own appearance settings.
The selected color changes automatically.
Switch accent color selection from Automatic to Manual.
Frequently asked
Can I enter a custom color?
Yes. Windows supports custom accent-color selection.
Does the color apply to every application?
No. Support varies with the application's window design.
How to undo this
Open **Personalization > Colors**, disable **Show accent color on title bars and window borders**, and restore automatic accent selection if desired.
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