WordPress versions 3.8 and above have a fresh new look in the entire Admin Dashboard area.  Now you can choose and change the default colour scheme to another by opening your user profile.

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To change your colour scheme follow the instructions below.

  1. Login to your website.
  2. From your Admin menu go to Users > All Users.
  3. From the users list locate your username and click to open.
  4. Once your Profile screen is open locate the Admin Color Scheme area.
    note: when you click on each of the schemes available you will have an instant preview of the colours.
    colour-schemes
  5. When you have chosen your favourite colour scheme click on Update Profile button.