How do I change background color

John Nickerson 0 Reputation points
2026-11-12T23:15:17.3233333+00:00

The background color on my monitor isa black I would like to change it

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
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  1. Manoel Barros 23,460 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-11-13T00:14:20.56+00:00

    Hi!

    Are you referring to your desktop background or lock screen, or does your monitor have black borders/edges?

    These are two different issues, so it’s important to know exactly what you are experiencing. Please provide more details.

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    2026-11-12T23:15:54.94+00:00

    Change the black desktop in Start > Settings > Personalization > Background, then select Solid color and choose a new color, or select Picture to use an image.^1^

    If the whole Windows interface is black

    If Settings, Start, and applications are also dark:

    1. Open Start > Settings > Personalization > Colors.
    2. Under Choose your mode, select Light.
      Alternatively, choose Custom to set Windows and applications to different light or dark modes.^2^

    If the background remains black

    A contrast theme can override normal background settings:

    1. Open Start > Settings > Accessibility > Contrast themes.
    2. Select None from the drop-down list.
    3. Select Apply.^3^

    If it still does not change, open Settings > Personalization > Themes and select one of the default Windows themes.^4^

    References

    1. [Windows 11 24H2 or later](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/experience/power-battery/battery-saving-tips-for-windows#change-display-settings)
    2. Personalize your Colors in Windows | Microsoft Support
    3. Change color contrast in Windows | Microsoft Support
    4. [Windows 11](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/experience/personalization/personalize-your-windows-experience-with-themes)
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