For enhanced personalization in Ubuntu 24.10, consider the new Auto Accent Colour GNOME Shell extension, which automatically adjusts the system accent color to match your desktop wallpaper.
While accent colors are a prominent feature in GNOME 47, Ubuntu has explored accent colors since 2022. The new extension streamlines the process, allowing users to forgo manual adjustments to match their wallpaper, letting the image dictate the accent color instead.
Auto Accent Colour for GNOME
As the name implies, Auto Accent Colour aims to automate the setting of the GNOME accent color based on the user’s background. It works seamlessly for most wallpaper choices as indicated on the extension’s GitHub page.
Similar to features found in Windows 11, this extension offers:
- Options to choose between a ‘dominant’ color or a ‘highlight’
- Background operation that executes changes upon wallpaper updates
- A panel indicator that shows the status of the operation with a ‘force refresh’ option
- A cache tab that keeps a record of color adjustments
Upon installation and activation, the extension operates in the background, analyzing the wallpaper for changes and granting a ‘Force Refresh’ option to manually trigger another analysis. It employs tools like Color Thief or ImageMagick to extract the appropriate colors from your selected wallpapers.
For optimal use, it’s recommended to change wallpapers via the file manager, as using the Settings > Appearance option may revert the accent color to the default setting.
An Eye Candy Essential?
The Auto Accent Colour extension provides a quick and efficient way to enhance the visual appeal of your desktop by automatically configuring the GNOME accent color based on your wallpaper. It’s a user-friendly option that simplifies how users personalize their environments, differing from more complex themes that affect GTK4/libadwaita apps.
This extension is available for installation on Ubuntu 24.10, Fedora 41 Workstation, and other distributions employing GNOME 47.