Although on Windows 10, the ability to change the color mode to customize the desktop and app experience has been around for a long time, it's not until the release of the May 2019 Update (version 1903) that you see a more consistent experience and more options.įor instance, in previous versions, you're able to use a light mode, but it's was limited and inconsistent as the Start menu, taskbar, Action Center, and other visuals didn't use light colors.