# Accent color

The **accent color** is a native Ghost feature used to highlight key elements across your site. It defines the color of components such as the portal, recommendations, comments, buttons, links, and certain editor cards.

**Default color:** `#ef4444`

Follow the steps below to access the accent color setting:

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#### Access Ghost Admin

* Log in to your Ghost Admin at `yoursite.com/ghost`
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#### Navigate to Design Settings

* Go to **Settings** > **Site** > **Design & branding** `yoursite.com/ghost/#/settings/design`
* Click the **"Customize"** button to open the editor.
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#### Pick a Color

* Under **Accent color** option and click the color picker icon to choose a new color.
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#### Save Changes

* Click **"Save"** to apply the new color to the site.
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In this theme, the accent color is applied to buttons, links, and other visual elements throughout the site. This option is available when using the **Sand**, **Light** or **Dark** [color schemes](https://pinathemes.gitbook.io/docs/sand/customization/site-wide/color-scheme).
