You can change the Start menu to any custom color you want, but that will, by default, change the Taskbar to the same color.

Unlock Windows 11's new Start menu in 24H2/25H2. Learn how to enable the redesigned layout, features, and fixes for a smoother experience.

To get this new Start menu, you must be running build 26100.7019 or 26200.7019 or newer versions of Windows 11. Make sure you ...

Microsoft has started rolling out the new Start menu for Windows 11, which we previously did a deep dive preview on. Both versions 24H2 and the newer 25H2 of Windows 11 can use the new Start menu.

Change can be hard. If the Windows 11 aesthetic has you pining for the glory days of Windows 10, fear not. You can tweak Microsoft's new Start menu or download an ...

The new Start menu overhauls the layout to address long-standing complaints. But you have options if you don't like it.