Zulip Chat Archive

Stream: Zulip meta

Topic: Zulip colors changed


Snir Broshi (Feb 18 2026 at 20:46):

I'm not sure if I did something or if this server was updated, but Zulip was previously much bluer than it is now.
I'm using the dark theme, and here's how it looks right now:

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Compare to an old image I found online, which shows the colors Zulip had yesterday (this is a very old version, but with the same colors):

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Visually I think the difference is that channel and topic links are no longer blue, and the background became lighter (previously #1c1c1c, now #242424). I believe the background of unread topics was also blue, and now it's gray (#2e2e2e).

I know I can fix this with Zulip's custom CSS, but what caused the change? Is it an update or a setting?
I also tested Zulip's own server now, and it has the new non-blue look, but idk how it looked yesterday.

Thanks!

Snir Broshi (Feb 18 2026 at 20:55):

Here's a screenshot from 2 weeks ago of the blue Zulip I want to get back to: #Zulip meta > Adjusting display @ 💬

Snir Broshi (Feb 18 2026 at 20:58):

Hmm https://github.com/zulip/zulip/pull/37057

Alya Abbott (Feb 25 2026 at 08:39):

Yes, we are updating the design of recent conversations to better match the current design of the rest of the app. Specific feedback on the new design is much appreciated.


Last updated: Feb 28 2026 at 14:05 UTC