How to Change Menu Color in Wordpress
- George Apostolov
How to Change Menu Color in Wordpress: step-by-step guide
Navigate to Appearance, then click Customize.
Select Use Side Editor to edit.
Click the + sign on the upper left corner.
Search for Menu on the search bar and click Navigation to pick a design for your menu tab.
Select the desired menu design to edit its colors.
Select the Styles icon to edit and customize your menu.
Click on Fill to edit the text or background.
Customize the colors by clicking on Text, Background and Link.
Adjust the color according to liking.
Click Save to save your changes.
Quick answer: To change your menu color in WordPress, navigate to Appearance and Customize, select Use Side Editor, add a Navigation menu, choose a design, click the Styles icon, and use Fill to adjust the Text, Background, and Link colors before saving.
About this WordPress tutorial
Customize your navigation menu colors in WordPress by editing styles, adjusting fills, and saving your preferred palette. This guide shows how to change Menu Color in Wordpress in 10 steps, starting with "Navigate to Appearance, then click Customize" and finishing with "Click Save to save your changes". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to change Menu Color in Wordpress?
10 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to Change Page URL in Wordpress, How to Change Slug in Wordpress and How to Change the Author in WordPress Posts. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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