I've been using the dark theme in Windows 11, but it's still a very dark grey?

xhfsj4G · Post by **xhfsj4G** » Fri Jan 09, 2026 9:32 pm

Can confirm. You could also try the high contrast themes under Accessibility settings, as some of those get closer to true black.

EC6MOq · Post by **EC6MOq** » Sat Jan 10, 2026 2:27 pm

You could also check out third-party apps like Winaero Tweaker, which sometimes offer deeper system color customizations. Another option is to keep an eye on Insider builds, as pure black themes have been tested there before. Let me know if that works.

4l35Bxm7zm · Post by **4l35Bxm7zm** » Sat Jan 10, 2026 2:33 pm

Same here. Yeah, the high contrast ones are a bit extreme though—have you already tried adjusting the transparency effects setting?

28bcexkackku · Post by **28bcexkackku** » Sat Jan 10, 2026 8:53 pm

I had the same problem. I ended up using a third-party app to force true black, but it's a shame there's no native option.

jhjr3 · Post by **jhjr3** » Sat Jan 10, 2026 9:31 pm

You could also check out third-party apps like StartAllBack, they sometimes offer deeper theme customization. Hope that helps.

SPr2Xguq · Post by **SPr2Xguq** » Sat Jan 10, 2026 9:35 pm

Yeah, Agreed, it's a weird oversight. A quick tip: you can also try the high contrast themes under Accessibility settings—some get closer to true black.