How to Make Windows 11 Taskbar Color Black in 2023

Do you want to use the black taskbar in Windows 11 with and without dark mode? This post will teach you how to make Windows 11 taskbar black.

The taskbar, Settings, Start menu, File Explorer, menus, Action Center, and other portions of the operating system with default settings all have a light-colored theme in Windows 11. The transparent background and light color scheme definitely appear new.

The Taskbar’s color can be changed as one such adjustment on the Windows 11 operating system by using the Settings program. There is a technique to alter the taskbar’s color to black if you don’t want to utilize the default taskbar for whatever reason.

The taskbar icons stand out more due to the darker backdrop, even though it’s only an aesthetic modification and doesn’t really alter anything.

The white taskbar may be preferred by most PC users as the black taskbar may make it easier to concentrate while working. Fortunately, changing the taskbar’s color is simple and doesn’t require any special tools. To restore the taskbar’s original black color in Windows 11, utilize the built-in Settings.

1. Change the Taskbar in Windows 11 to Black using the Dark Theme

1. Go to the Settings app. Press Windows + I keys to open Windows Settings directly.

2. Click Personalization on the left pane and select Colors.

Colors

3. Make sure Dark mode is selected and disable Transparency effects.

disable Transparency effects

4. Scroll down and disable the Show accent color on Start and taskbar as well.

Show accent color on Start and taskbar

Once you have followed the above-mentioned step-by-step guide, you have changed the color of the Taskbar to black. 

Make Windows 11 Taskbar Black

2. Make Taskbar Black without Dark Mode

Utilizing a dark theme or dark mode is the simplest approach to modify the Windows 11 taskbar’s color to black. The dark theme’s drawback is that it also turns File Explorer and other programs black. Although many users may not find this to be an issue, not all users want to utilize the dark theme continuously.

You can use this technique to make the taskbar completely black without using the dark theme.

Go to the Settings app.

Click Personalization on the left pane and select Colors.

Now, select the Custom option in the drop-down menu next to Choose your color.

Custom

Select the Dark option from the drop-down menu next to Choose your default Windows mode and select the Light option from the drop-down menu next to Choose your default app mode.

Disable Transparency effects.

Finally, turn off the Show accent color on Start and taskbar.

turn off the Show accent color on Start and taskbar

Now, the action center, Start menu, and taskbar will all be in black. However, the light color scheme will still be used in the File Explorer, Settings, menus, and other places.

That’s all. This is how you make Windows 11 taskbar black with and without dark mode.

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