5 Effective Ways to Restore the White Color in Google Chrome

ByJim Miller

Is your Google Chrome browser displaying an unusual color? Don't worry, it's not a virus or a hacker. The color change may be due to dark mode, incognito mode, or a theme change. In this article, we will show you how to restore the original white color of Google Chrome on Android, iPhone, Windows, and Mac.

1. Turn off Dark Mode in Google Chrome

Dark mode is often the culprit behind Google Chrome turning black. To make it white again, you need to turn off dark mode. Here's how to do it on different devices:

Turn off Dark Mode on Android

  1. Open Google Chrome on your Android phone.
  2. Tap on the three-dot icon at the top and select “Settings.”
  3. Tap on “Theme” and select “Light theme.”

If most of the apps on your Android phone have turned black, including Google Chrome, you may need to disable the system dark mode in your phone settings.

Turn off Dark Mode on iOS

On iOS, Google Chrome's dark mode is tied to the system's dark mode. To restore Chrome to its original white color, follow these steps:

  1. Open “Settings” on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Go to “Display & brightness” and choose “Light” under Appearance.
  3. Make sure the Automatic toggle is turned off to prevent Chrome from turning black based on the system schedule.

Turn off Dark Mode on Windows PC

To turn off dark mode in Chrome on a Windows PC, you need to change the system color settings. Here's how:

  1. Open “Settings” on your Windows PC.
  2. Go to “Personalization > Colors.”
  3. Under the “Choose your mode” drop-down box, select “Light” or choose “Light” for the default app mode if you have selected Custom.
  4. Close Chrome and reopen it.

2. Change Chrome Theme (Mac OS and Windows)

Themes in Chrome can also cause Chrome to turn black or another color. To restore the white color, you can revert to the default Chrome theme:

  1. Open the Google Chrome browser on your computer.
  2. Click on the three-dot icon at the top and select “Settings.”
  3. Choose “Appearance” from the left sidebar and click on “Reset to default” next to the Theme option.

If the above steps don't work, you can try the following:

  1. Open the Google Chrome start page.
  2. Click on the “Customize Chrome” button at the bottom.
  3. Click on “Color and theme” and select the second color option to make Chrome white again.

3. Turn off Accent Color (Windows Only)

On a Windows PC, Chrome's title bar color changes according to the accent color set in settings. To switch to the white color, follow these steps:

  1. Open “Settings” on your Windows computer and go to “Personalization > Colors.”
  2. Scroll down to the “Accent” color section and turn off “Show accent color on title bars and windows borders.”

4. Turn off Incognito Mode

Incognito mode can also cause Chrome to show different colors. If Chrome is appearing black, it may be because you're using it in incognito mode. You can switch back to the normal mode by following these steps:

Turn off Incognito in Mac OS and Windows PC

  1. Look for the Incognito label at the top-right corner of the Chrome window.
  2. Click on the red close icon in Mac OS or the X icon in Windows PC to close the Incognito window.
  3. Open a regular Chrome window, and it should be white.

Turn off Incognito on Android

  1. Look for the Incognito icon (glasses with a hat) next to the address bar in Chrome.
  2. If you see it, press the X button (the number of tabs open) to close the incognito tabs.
  3. Once all the incognito tabs are closed, you will be taken to a regular tab, which should be white.

Turn off Incognito on iPhone

  1. Look for the Incognito icon in Chrome's address bar.
  2. Tap on the X button (the number of tabs open) at the bottom.
  3. Tap on the X button (the number of tabs open) at the top to view the regular tabs. Open a new tab or use an existing one.

5. Turn off Dark Mode on Individual Websites

If Chrome has turned black on a specific website only, the website's dark mode is responsible. To make it white, look for the dark mode button or toggle at the top or bottom of the website.

Reset Chrome

If none of the above methods help, you can try resetting Chrome settings. This can also resolve other issues like Chrome microphone or camera not working or Chrome not connecting to the internet.

By following these steps, you can easily restore the white color in Google Chrome on various devices. Enjoy your browsing experience with the classic white interface!