iOS 18: Here’s how to change app icon colours on iPhone

You can easily change colour of all app icons to match your iPhone's home screen background by following this guide

Tech Desk - Sep 24, 2024

An undated image showing iOS 18 interface on iPhone. — Apple

iOS 18 has integrated a variety of spectacular features into the iPhone, from surfing without distractions with Safari Reader to protecting your apps with Face ID. If you want to change the colour of app icons in iOS 18, results that you have another way of putting your stamp on your iPhone’s home screens.

The company said you would have greater control over how your device appears and be capable of going beyond merely changing the wallpaper.

With iOS 18, you can change the colour of all your app icons to match your iPhone's home screen background. This feature lets you create a cohesive look across your device.

The customisation options are extensive, and restricted only by your creativity. Whether you prefer a monochromatic theme or a vibrant colour scheme, iOS 18 provides the tools to personalise your iPhone's appearance like never before.

How to change app icon colours on iPhone

Gadinsider has got a step-by-step guide of how to change colours of app icon in iOS 18.

Long-press background

Initially, enter the jiggle mode – just long-press on the background of one of your Home Screens.

Select edit

Currently, tap edit which you will find in the top-left corner of the screen and select Customise from the menu.

Alter size (optional)

You will see there are two tabs — small and large. Choose small if you want the icons to remain the standard size otherwise tap Large to make the icons appear larger.

Change colour

In either case, you can choose Dark, in which case the icons will always be dark irrespective of whether you’re using Light or Dark mode. Or you can select Light and this results in the icons will always be light.

Move sliders

When you choose Tinted, you can move the top slider to select the base colour of your icon. You can then move the bottom slider to choose the colour’s intensity. The icons will change colour in real time so you can make fine adjustments and know exactly how it will look.

Use eyedropper tool

If there is a colour in the background that you want to match, you can select the eyeliner tool. Press, hold and move the crosshair to find the colour to match and let go to select it.