Workspace theme colors are all jacked up after the latest update

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Workspace theme colors are all jacked up after the latest update

HRHQueenZ 0

Workspace colors used to be bright and distinct, and now they’re all dark or pastel, so I can’t tell workspaces apart at a glance. I work from home and have several workspaces set up. They used to be bright pink, blue, purple, etc. Now they are all muted pastels or dark colors that all look the same at a glance. PLEASE FIX THIS!

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TaoLi 120.5K Independent Advisor

I understand why this is frustrating when you rely on colors to identify workspaces. This appears related to Edge’s visual changes; I couldn’t find a documented option to restore the previous bright palette.

If you’re using Dark mode, try Settings >> Appearance >> Light. This may help distinguish the colors, though it won’t bring back the original palette.

To request the bright colors back, press Alt + Shift + I in Edge, attach a screenshot, and explain how the similar colors affect your work.

HRHQueenZ 0 Reputation points

2026-11-11T17:55:44.9033333+00:00

Thanks, I already tried everything. I have also reported it to MS
HRHQueenZ 0 Reputation points

2026-11-11T17:56:24.87+00:00

Thanks, I already tried everything. I have also reported it to MS
TaoLi 120.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-11-12T12:10:54.8+00:00

One temporary workaround is adding colored emojis to workspace names, such as 🔴 Work and 🔵 Personal. I understand that doesn’t replace the bright colors you relied on.

Answer 2

Microsoft Edge does not currently provide a documented setting to restore the former bright Workspace color palette; select the most distinct colors still available, then submit feedback requesting the previous palette or a custom color picker.

Change the available Workspace colors

Open Microsoft Edge.
Select the Workspaces icon in the upper-left corner.
Select More options (…) beside a workspace.
Select Edit workspace.
Choose the most distinguishable available theme, then select Done.
Repeat this for the other workspaces.

These are the current documented controls for changing a Workspace’s name and color; Microsoft does not document a legacy-palette or custom-color option.^1^

This matches Edge’s ongoing visual redesign, which includes updated colors and softer visual elements. Microsoft notes that these changes can roll out gradually, so users may receive them at different times.^2^ Other users have also reported the same reduced, less-distinct Workspace color choices after an update.^3^

Request restoration of the bright palette

In Edge, select Settings and more (…).
Select Help and feedback > Send feedback.
State that the new Workspace colors are too similar to distinguish at a glance and request:
- restoration of the previous bright colors;
- a custom color picker; or
- higher-contrast Workspace color choices.
Attach a screenshot showing the similar-looking workspaces, if possible.
Select Send.

The documented keyboard shortcut on Windows is Shift+Alt+I.^2^

Changing Settings > Appearance > Overall appearance may alter the surrounding browser interface, but it is not documented as restoring the former Workspace palette. There is therefore no supported repair, reset, or Windows accent-color change known to reverse this particular redesign.

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