When we select a message in the chat of a dark theme (here, Grey Amber), the highlighted message block really hurts the eyes (see screenshot, bottom message block). I do see a component to change the color of personal message ( Change color of personal messages ) , but is there one that can easily c…

that doesn’t look right. [Screenshot 2026-01-14 at 8.13.02 AM] I think it should be using var(--d-selected) which is #272727 in Grey Amber. looks like maybe the color is overridden? check your Grey Amber color palette at /admin/config/colors/, it should look like this: [Screenshot 2026-01-14…

@moin pointed to me out that --d-selected and --d-hover were add back in 2023-01-27T08:00:00Z (UTC), so you may just need to update your color palette. https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/20026/

Change highlight color of selected CHAT message block

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Lilly (Lillian ) January 14, 2026, 4:24pm 4

@moin pointed to me out that --d-selected and --d-hover were add back in 2023-01-27T08:00:00Z, so you may just need to update your color palette.

https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/20026/

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Change highlight color of selected CHAT message block

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