Gmail is changing the default colors of its star and “Important” labels from yellow to blue as part of an accessibility update.
Google says the change is designed to make Gmail inboxes clearer and easier to read while improving accessibility for more users. The updated blue color is intended to meet modern accessibility standards and provide better visual clarity.
The change applies to the default star and “Important” label colors in Gmail. Google thanked users for supporting its efforts to make Gmail more accessible and inclusive.
Bijay Pokharel
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gmail stars’ and important labels’ default color changed from orange to blue without prior notification and consent to users is overbearing and not acceptable!
Sincerely,
Hank