How to Change Email Background Color in Outlook | Outlook Tips 2025

This tutorial, How to Change Email Background Color in Outlook, explores how to personalize your email messages with different background colors to make your emails stand out or better match your branding. We begin by showing you how to change the background color for individual email compositions and also how to set a default background color for all outgoing emails. The video covers various methods including using built-in themes, custom colors, and inserting background images for a richer look. You’ll learn how to ensure readability by selecting contrasting text colors and how these changes appear on different email recipients’ devices. For professional users, this video shows how to add backgrounds in HTML email templates and maintain compatibility across email clients. Additionally, discover how to reset your background settings to default if you want to revert changes. Stand out in your correspondence by making your Outlook emails visually appealing and aligned with your personal or corporate style. If you liked this video, don't forget to like and subscribe. Thanks for watching.