Hi all, I’ve updated my Custom Discourse theme’s primary color settings (font type, button color, text color, and hover effects) to match my brand. When I preview or apply the changes as an admin, everything looks correct with my custom color scheme. However, for regular (non-admin) users, the int…

Hi there, you could either create a custom vomponent, or set the color pallet as the default. You may want to see: [image] Setting up light and dark mode color palettes Site Management bookmark This guide explains how to set up light and dark mode color palett…

we did set the Color palettes…but this color change happens to Admin user only..not for generic site user:: [image]

Is that color palette the default color palette on your site? As an admin, you will see the theme and color palette you selected in your preferences. Users will also see the theme and palette they selected. Visitors will see the default theme and the default color palette configured for that theme.…

we are currently with 3.5.0.beta6-dev and Default Light -color palette:: As mentioned by you, this is exact behaviour happening :: As an admin, you will see the theme and color palette you selected in your preferences. Users will also see the theme and palette they selected.

even with upgraded version, color palette update is not working

How to Change Global Theme Settings (Primary Color, Fonts, Button Styles) for All Users, Not Just Admins

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Steve_John (Steve John) August 12, 2025, 1:27am 6

upgrade discourse to latest one – 3.5.0.beta9-dev

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How to Change Global Theme Settings (Primary Color, Fonts, Button Styles) for All Users, Not Just Admins

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