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How to Change Notion Background Color

Updated on:
May 8, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to apply a background color to any Notion block.

Quick summary

Changing the background color of a Notion block lets you visually organize and highlight content inside your pages. Access the block's Color menu via the six-dot handle to instantly apply a background color to any selected block.


Steps

  1. Hover over the block whose background color you want to change until the six-dot handle appears, then click it to open more options.
  2. Navigate to Color in the options menu.
  3. Scroll down and select your desired background color under the Background section.
  4. Your entire selected block will now have the chosen background color applied.

📌 Why this matters

Notion's block-level background color feature makes it easy to visually structure pages, highlight key information, and create clearer, more scannable documents. By applying distinct background colors to individual blocks, teams can color-code tasks, call out important notes, and improve overall page readability without any design tools. This built-in formatting capability helps Notion users build more organized, professional-looking workspaces that boost productivity and collaboration.
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