Restore Old Admin Colorsv1.0.2
Restore the classic pre-7.0 "Fresh" WordPress admin color scheme as the default, without overriding custom user choices.
Alternatives to Grey Admin Color Schemes
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Adminlanev1.0.0
A calm, modern WordPress admin — light, soft, dim, dark or automatic, in your own accent colour. Looks only: pause it and all is as before.
DashPalettev1.2.0
Transform your WordPress dashboard with curated aesthetic color palettes (Color Hunt style), custom color studio, universal 3D/colored sidebar icons, …
Adds an admin colour scheme based on the calm, arctic Nord palette.
Select a default admin color scheme for new and existing users. Optionally disable the color scheme picker to force a color scheme for all users.
Makes the WordPress login screen match the last logged-in user's admin color scheme on that browser.
ACD Admin Designerv5.3.4
Customize the WordPress admin interface with modern color schemes, live preview, presets, import and export.
LumaSwitchv1.4.2
Light and dark mode controls with customizable colors, a floating switch, saved preferences, and an optional admin theme switcher.
Use custom admin bar colors and favicons to differentiate your environments (staging/prod)
Joker Admin Colorsv3.1.1
Create custom WordPress admin colour schemes with a live preview, and apply them to every user on your site.