check before: 2025-12-15
Product:
SharePoint
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Two new Microsoft-designed dark themes (Dark Teal, Dark Blue) for SharePoint sites will roll out worldwide from January to February 2026. These accessible themes update site visuals without affecting existing themes. No admin action is needed before rollout; site owners should be notified afterward.
Details:
Updated December 18, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
Coming soon to SharePoint: Site owners and admins will be able to apply two new Microsoft-designed multi-color dark themes. These official themes offer modern dark color palettes with multiple colors combinations, enabling richer visual experiences and consistent branding across sites. Both themes are available out-of-the-box and can be configured via site settings.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 526788.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release (Worldwide): Rollout begins early January 2026 (previously mid-December 2025), completes January 2026 (previously early January)
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout begins late January 2026 (previously early February), completes February 2026 (previously early February)
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2025-11-18
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2026-01-13
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is introducing two new dark themes, Dark Teal and Dark Blue, for SharePoint sites, which can be easily applied through the "Change the look" option without affecting existing customizations or requiring administrative preparation.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Impact from New Dark Themes
The introduction of new dark themes may confuse users who are accustomed to the existing themes, leading to a temporary decrease in user satisfaction and productivity as they adapt to the new visual changes.
- roles: SharePoint Site Owners, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/site-theme, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=526788
Potential Accessibility Issues
While the new themes are designed to be compliant with accessibility standards, there may be unforeseen accessibility issues that arise for users with specific needs, potentially impacting their ability to navigate and use SharePoint effectively.
- roles: SharePoint Admins, Accessibility Coordinators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/site-theme, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=526788
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-01-13 | MC Messages | Updated December 18, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] Coming soon to SharePoint: Site owners and admins will be able to apply two new Microsoft-designed multi-color dark themes. These official themes offer modern dark color palettes with multiple colors combinations, enabling richer visual experiences and consistent branding across sites. Both themes are available out-of-the-box and can be configured via site settings. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 526788. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release (Worldwide): Rollout begins early January 2026 (previously mid-December 2025), completes January 2026 (previously early January) General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout begins early February 2026 (previously mid-January), completes February 2026 (previously early February) | Updated December 18, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] Coming soon to SharePoint: Site owners and admins will be able to apply two new Microsoft-designed multi-color dark themes. These official themes offer modern dark color palettes with multiple colors combinations, enabling richer visual experiences and consistent branding across sites. Both themes are available out-of-the-box and can be configured via site settings. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 526788. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release (Worldwide): Rollout begins early January 2026 (previously mid-December 2025), completes January 2026 (previously early January) General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout begins late January 2026 (previously early February), completes February 2026 (previously early February) |
| 2026-01-13 | MC Last Updated | 12/19/2025 01:26:19 | 2026-01-12T19:03:04Z |
| 2026-01-13 | MC Summary | Two new Microsoft-designed dark themes (Dark Teal, Dark Blue) will be available for SharePoint sites starting early 2026. These themes enhance visual experience, support accessibility, and can be applied via site settings without affecting existing themes or functionality. No admin action is needed before rollout. | Two new Microsoft-designed dark themes (Dark Teal, Dark Blue) for SharePoint sites will roll out worldwide from January to February 2026. These accessible themes update site visuals without affecting existing themes. No admin action is needed before rollout; site owners should be notified afterward. |
| 2025-12-19 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-12-19 | MC Summary | Two new Microsoft-designed dark themes (Dark Teal, Dark Blue) will be available for SharePoint sites starting mid-December 2025. They enhance visual experience, support accessibility, and can be applied via site settings without affecting existing themes or functionality. No admin action is needed before rollout. | Two new Microsoft-designed dark themes (Dark Teal, Dark Blue) will be available for SharePoint sites starting early 2026. These themes enhance visual experience, support accessibility, and can be applied via site settings without affecting existing themes or functionality. No admin action is needed before rollout. |
| 2025-12-19 | MC Last Updated | 11/18/2025 00:55:54 | 2025-12-19T01:26:19Z |
| 2025-12-19 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
Coming soon to SharePoint: Site owners and admins will be able to apply two new Microsoft-designed multi-color dark themes. These official themes offer modern dark color palettes with multiple colors combinations, enabling richer visual experiences and consistent branding across sites. Both themes are available out-of-the-box and can be configured via site settings. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 526788. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release (Worldwide): Rollout begins mid-December 2025, completes early January 2026 General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout begins mid-January 2026, completes early February 2026 | Updated December 18, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] Coming soon to SharePoint: Site owners and admins will be able to apply two new Microsoft-designed multi-color dark themes. These official themes offer modern dark color palettes with multiple colors combinations, enabling richer visual experiences and consistent branding across sites. Both themes are available out-of-the-box and can be configured via site settings. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 526788. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release (Worldwide): Rollout begins early January 2026 (previously mid-December 2025), completes January 2026 (previously early January) General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout begins early February 2026 (previously mid-January), completes February 2026 (previously early February) |
| 2025-12-19 | MC Title | Microsoft dark themes for SharePoint sites | (Updated) Microsoft dark themes for SharePoint sites |
| 2025-12-19 | MC End Time | 03/04/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-03-30T10:00:00Z |
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