You can find window taskbar colors in your system settings or by checking the Windows theme options.

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11-30-2016, 11:11 AM

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I understand how to adjust the regular Windows accent colors in settings, but the icons on the taskbar appear lighter than the main color. The small underline beneath each program icon doesn’t match the accent hue exactly. I’ve experimented with Photoshop to compare the two shades, but no pattern exists that can replicate this lighter version from the original accent. I’ve also tried tweaking transparency, lightness, and saturation, yet a suitable combination remains elusive. Could you tell me what changes Windows applies to the accent color to produce these lighter versions? It seems like an automated process, likely based on algorithms. I suspect they wouldn’t manually select each hue, especially with more variations when hovering over icons. Appreciate any guidance!

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MrSubway1999
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11-30-2016, 06:55 PM

#2

It seems like there might be an issue. Perhaps the visibility of the taskbar is affected. This isn't likely deliberate.

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SuperC859
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11-30-2016, 07:40 PM

#3

It seems like you're pointing out a pattern in the data, though I'm still trying to understand it. I'll connect you to your current notes and note that there doesn't appear to be an immediate link between them.

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JJ213
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12-05-2016, 06:02 PM

#4

Great to know someone’s been using Photoshop instead of preparing for exams.

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Elliepls
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12-06-2016, 08:30 PM

#5

They match exactly. Verified at 100% and 50% opacity. Apologies for relying solely on MS Paint.

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EdoubleO
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12-16-2016, 08:58 AM

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It seems like you're planning to prepare for your midterms. Good luck with your studies!

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alexzkade
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12-16-2016, 03:41 PM

#7

Navigate to the start or settings menu, check the accent colour display, and note that the real accent isn’t the same as the faded look on the taskbar. Determine a way to retrieve those lighter accent shades from the original colour.

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ArgandMC
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12-20-2016, 11:53 PM

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It seems there might be a need for adjustments, possibly involving the registry or similar components, but that would require significant effort.

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905xA
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12-23-2016, 09:02 AM

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I believe I discovered it here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/design/color

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Flundi
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12-23-2016, 10:14 AM

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Additional details will be added as I learn more; in the future someone else might need them. 1) Hovering over taskbar icons displays a white (255,255,255) layer at 10% opacity on top of everything—background, bar, underline, and green line. Before: After: It looks like the white covers all elements. 2) You can apply different shades of the accent color in Rainmeter using code discussed here: https://forum.rainmeter.net/viewtopic.php?t=21303. Available palettes include various combinations for text and taskbar colors. Changing these will alter the accent shade you see. For instance, the dark green palette uses RGB values 16,124,16; the taskbar underline is 97,186,97 with a white overlay at 10%. You can view examples by downloading a skin and checking the "systemColors" file. 3) The example provided shows the RGB values for the dark green accent: main color 16,124,16, underline 97,184,97, and underline with white at 10% opacity 113,193,113. Palette choices are available in several formats—some for Windows accent colors, others for taskbar or text styling. Adjusting these affects the exact shade used. To see how it works, download a skin and inspect the colors.