Windows 10: Washed out Taskbar Color

Discus and support Washed out Taskbar Color in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I left my computer on while I ran a few errands this morning. Was gone about an hour and a half. When I returned and brought my screen back to life, I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Nathanlenz, Sep 3, 2019.

  1. Washed out Taskbar Color


    I left my computer on while I ran a few errands this morning. Was gone about an hour and a half. When I returned and brought my screen back to life, I noticed my Taskbar was no longer anywhere near the color it had been - a slightly-lighter shade of my dark green background color.


    So I started searching for 'How to fix this'. Every one I read gave the following steps:

    1. Go to Settings.

    2. Go to Personalize.

    3. Go to Colors.

    4. Go to 'Show accent color on the following surfaces'.

    5 Check the box labeled 'Start, taskbar, and action center'


    And that's when everything comes to a screaming halt, because my 'Start, taskbar, and action center' check-box is grayed out and inaccessible (see enclosed image). So now I have a very pale green taskbar - so pale it's difficult to see the icons (also see enclosed image).


    I want to return the taskbar to the same darker green it was when I left this morning.


    Assistance, please. And please don't tell me, 'Just follow the directions everybody else has given', because they don't work.


    Image:


    Washed out Taskbar Color 612b9fe6-8552-4ab3-afd9-4aff6c4790b5?upload=true.jpg

    :)
     
    Nathanlenz, Sep 3, 2019
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  2. Mark Isi Win User

    Color change in taskbar

    Hello pranayvarma,

    Just to verify, have you tried changing the color of your taskbar via settings? If so, try it out and check if the color would remain inconsistent. Here are the steps:

    1. Launch the Settings app.
    2. Select Personalization.
    3. Click the Colors tab.
    4. Uncheck the Automatically pick an accent color from my background.
    5. Set Transparency effects to Off.
    6. Under Show accent color on the following surfaces, put a check on
      Start, taskbar, and action center.
    7. Pick a color that you want.
    8. Restart your PC.

    Let us know the outcome.
     
    Mark Isi, Sep 3, 2019
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  3. Changing the taskbar color to white in Windows 10

    Hi Michael,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.

    In Windows 10 there is no option for changing the color to white but you can change it to different colors. To change the color of the task bar I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

    • In the search box, type settings.
    • Then select personalization.
    • Click on color option on the left side.
    • You will find an option called “show color on start, taskbar and start icon”.
    • You need to on the option and then you can change the color accordingly.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Sep 3, 2019
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  4. Washed out Taskbar Color

    How do I change taskbar/folder title bar text colors? in Windows 10

    Hello,

    • Do you want to change the taskbar's color or the taskbar's text color?

    If you want to change the taskbar's color, follow the steps below:

    • Go to Settings and select Personalization.
    • Select Color.
    • Turn "Automatically pick an accent color from my background" Off and select the color which you wish to have.
    • Turn "Show color on Start, taskbar, action center, and title bar" On.

    If you want to change the taskbar's text color, follow the steps below:

    • Go to Settings and select Personalization.
    • Select Color and click on High contrast settings.
    • Now select the color of your wish and Apply.

    I hope this helps you. If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.



    Thank you.
     
    Amit(Kumar), Sep 3, 2019
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