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Fix SharePoint Theme Accent Colors Not Appearing in Hero Web Part

Olivia Miller Oct 19, 2026 868 views

Question details

The user applied a customized theme with an accent color to a SharePoint site, but the accent color is not visible anywhere on the page, specifically within the Hero web part.

How to Fix SharePoint Theme Accent Colors Not Appearing

Product: Microsoft SharePoint
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Customizing the visual appearance of a SharePoint site by applying a custom theme with specific accent colors.
Observed behavior: The selected theme accent color fails to appear across the site because the Hero web part's Topic heading field, which utilizes this color for text shading, is left empty.

Before you start

Ensure you have Site Owner or Designer permissions for the SharePoint site, as these are required to edit page web parts and modify site themes.

Solution 1Recommended

Add Text to the Hero Web Part Topic Heading

Since the accent color in SharePoint is commonly used for text shading in the Hero web part, adding text to an empty Topic heading field will make the color visible.

The Hero web part heavily relies on the site's accent color for its structural text shading. If the default Topic heading field is left blank, there is no text element available for the accent color to highlight.

Edit the SharePoint page

Navigate to your SharePoint site and click the 'Edit' button located in the top-right corner of the page.

Modify the Hero web part

Click anywhere on the Hero web part to select it, then click the 'Edit web part' pencil icon on the left side of the selection box.

Add Topic heading text

In the property pane that opens on the right, locate the 'Topic heading' field and enter your desired text. The accent color will immediately apply to this text's shading.

Republish the page

Click 'Republish' or 'Save as draft' at the top of the page to apply and save your visual changes.

Add Text to the Hero Web Part Topic Heading

Immediate Preview: SharePoint allows you to preview the text shading color in real-time as you type in the property pane before republishing the page.

Solution 2

Verify and Reapply the Custom Theme

If the accent color is still missing after adding text, the customized theme might not be actively applied to your SharePoint site settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my SharePoint theme accent color not showing up on text outside the Hero web part?

SharePoint themes assign accent colors to specific structural elements like links, buttons, and designated text shading (e.g., in the Hero web part). Standard body text does not automatically inherit the accent color to maintain readability.

How long does it take for a new SharePoint theme to update across the site?

Theme changes are usually instant, but it can occasionally take a few minutes to propagate across all site components. If changes aren't visible, try refreshing the page or clearing your browser cache.

Can I customize the accent color for individual web parts instead of the whole site?

SharePoint themes apply globally to maintain a consistent design language. While some individual web parts have specific styling or background options, the primary accent color is dictated by the site's overarching theme settings.

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