Make Gmail Your Own With Custom Colors

Gmail has launched themes just a few months ago, right? I’m sure you all went crazy over the fact that you have 31 pre-made themes to choose from. But 31 are themes enough for you? Maybe you want to have your own theme with all the colors that you choose. You want to make Gmail your own.

Now you’re no longer stuck with the themes that Gmail has provided. Gmail is now letting you choose your own colors. Okay, I admit: this isn’t as awesome as making your own theme. But still. Custom colors. It’s like a step closer.

To activate custom colors, log in to your Gmail account. Then go on and click on the Settings link in the upper right hand corner of your screen. Look for and select the Themes tab, and find the “Choose your own colors” option at the bottom of that page. Activate it. You’ll be able to select colors for everything from the background of your inbox to link text. If you ever mess up or you got to a state where the colors are hurting your eyes, the “Revert” button will save the day for you.

So I love blue. I now changed my Gmail custom color so that everything is a bright shade of blue. Sadly though, it’s not yet available for custom domains, so those who prefer using those will have to wait. Which for me is a downright shame. This isn’t really the most important feature that came to Gmail, but this is something I really, really like.

But for those who are able to use and change their colors, how did Gmail turn out for you? The Gmail Team has a group where you can show off your awesome new and colorful Gmail accounts! If you feel like showing off, just click here and post your screenshots.