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How to Change Menu Color in Wordpress

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to customize your WordPress navigation menu colors step by step.

Quick summary

Changing the menu color in WordPress is done through the Site Editor, where you can customize text, background, and link colors for any navigation block. This guide walks you through every step from Appearance settings to saving your final color changes.


Steps

  1. Navigate to Appearance, then click Customize.
  2. Select Use Side Editor to open the editing panel.
  3. Click the + sign on the upper left corner to add a new block.
  4. Search for Menu in the search bar and click Navigation to pick a design for your menu tab.
  5. Select the desired menu design to begin editing its colors.
  6. Select the Styles icon to edit and customize your menu appearance.
  7. Click on Fill to choose whether to edit the text or background.
  8. Customize the colors by clicking on Text, Background, and Link.
  9. Adjust the color according to your preference using the color picker.
  10. Click Save to save your changes.

📌 Why this matters

Customizing your WordPress menu color is essential for maintaining a consistent brand identity and improving site navigation clarity. WordPress's built-in Site Editor gives users full control over navigation block styles — including text, background, and link colors — without needing custom CSS or third-party plugins. This makes it easy for any WordPress site owner to align their menu design with their brand palette in just a few clicks. A well-styled navigation menu improves user experience and can directly impact visitor engagement and retention.
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