How to Change Background Color in Miro

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to customize your Miro board's background color in a few clicks.

Quick summary

Changing the background color in Miro lets you visually organize your board and differentiate workflow stages with ease. You can access this setting through the Board menu in just a few steps, without any design experience required.

Steps

Open your Miro board to get started.
Access display settings by clicking the three-dot menu.
Navigate to the Board menu to customize your workspace settings.
Click Background color to open the color personalization options for your board.
Select a color to create visual distinction between your workflow stages.
Following these steps completes the background color change in Miro.

📌 Why this matters

Customizing the background color in Miro helps teams create visually distinct, organized boards that improve clarity during collaborative sessions. A well-designed board background makes it easier to separate workflow stages, highlight key areas, and reduce cognitive load for all collaborators. This feature is especially valuable for teams using Miro for flowcharts, sprint planning, or any visual project management workflow. With just a few clicks through the Board menu, any Miro user can instantly personalize their workspace without needing design skills.

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