Windows 10: How do I change the background colors of the system tray & start menu?

How do I change the background colors of the system tray and the start menu? I'm using the light mode in Windows - but the backgrounds of the start menu and the system tray are to light for me.

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How do I change the color on my screen

Hi David,



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In order to get clarity on the query, we would need some more information regarding the issue.

1. May I know the make and model of the computer?
   
2. When you say “I have tried everything” please let us know the steps that you have performed?
   
3. May I know are you trying to change desktop background color or the theme color in settings page?
   

Please refer
Change desktop background and colors on how personalize the accent color and check if it helps.



Feel free the get back to us with details and results after performing the steps that were asked and suggested, for further assistance.





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Start Menu background color customize

Hi,

You can change the background color of the the Start menu on Settings. To do this, follow the steps below:

• Click the Windows logo (Start button).
• Click the gear icon (Settings).
• Choose Personalization.
• Select Colors.
• Under Show color on Start, taskbar, and action center, switch the slider to
  On.
• After switching the slider to On, you can now pick what color you want or you can click the
  Automatically pick an accent color from my background checkbox to make Windows pick the color that complements the color of your desktop background.

Kindly share with us the result after you perform the steps above.

 

change desktop background color

Hi,

To change the desktop background into a solid color, see the steps below:

• Right-click on the desktop, and select Personalize.
• Under Personalization, select Background.
• On the right pane, click on the drop-down menu for Background, and then select
  Solid color.
• Choose your preferred color and it should immediately make changes.

Let us know how it goes.