# Color Themes

Chamilo 2.0 introduces a color theme system that lets you customize the visual appearance of the platform.

## How Themes Work

Color themes define the palette used across the Chamilo interface — primary colors, accent colors, backgrounds, and text colors. Themes are applied globally and affect all pages.

## Applying a Theme

![The color themes page showing available themes with preview swatches and an Apply button](https://3870221420-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSHilSeDtvDev0n1c7wbJ%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-ca4581965efd607449593518d59f2500c18be1d7%2Fadmin-color-themes.png?alt=media)

1. From the administration panel, navigate to **Color themes**
2. Browse the available themes
3. Select a theme and click **Apply**
4. The theme is immediately applied to the platform

## Per-URL Themes

In a multi-URL setup, each access URL can have its own color theme. This allows different portals to have distinct visual identities while sharing the same Chamilo installation.

## Tips

* **Match your brand** — Choose or customize a theme that matches your organization's brand colors
* **Test readability** — After applying a theme, check that text is readable against background colors, especially in high-contrast situations
* **Consider accessibility** — Ensure sufficient color contrast for users with visual impairments