# Cohesive Design using the Theme Studio **URL:** \ **Category:** Elements\ **Created:** [September 24, 2025, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cohesive-design-using-the-theme-studio/51266 "2025-09-24T10:47:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2025, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cohesive-design-using-the-theme-studio/51266/1 "2025-09-24T10:47:27Z")
The Theme Studio in Elements gives you the power to customise every part of your website. You have complete freedom for you or your clients. Easily change colours, fonts and text styles, borders, shadows and so much more. [![](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/d/c/dc4d65a13fb2f00537a32c65f9027d6ae4b3cafc.jpeg "Cohesive Design using the Theme Studio") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npoc1vewTSw) > **[Theme Studio | RapidWeaver Elements Docs](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/elements/theme-studio)** > > Manage the look and feel of your website ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2025, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cohesive-design-using-the-theme-studio/51266/2 "2025-09-24T10:57:28Z")
Also related… [![](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/b/7/b746f1f4a3368f17ba960c64313f2460ffa803a2.jpeg "Override Default Theme Colours in Elements") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4OkJnd9JNw) > **[Colors | RapidWeaver Elements Docs](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/elements/theme-studio/colors)** > > Manage your websites global colour palette ### Recommended Theme Colours When building your site, we recommend sticking to the core theme colours: **Brand** , **Accent** , **Surface** , and **Text**. These colours are designed to work together across all components and templates. By using them consistently, you gain a few key benefits: - Global control: Update your colour palette in the Theme Studio once, and the changes flow throughout your entire site. You don’t need to hunt down individual elements to update their styles. - Consistency: Components, layouts, and templates are all built with these theme colours in mind. That means your site will look balanced and professional without you needing to fine-tune every detail. - Flexibility: If you decide to refresh your design later, simply adjust your theme colours. The update will apply instantly, making it quick to rebrand or experiment with new looks. - Compatibility: When you add new templates or components, they’ll automatically inherit your theme colours, so everything feels cohesive from the start. For best results, avoid using custom colours. Instead, use **Brand** , **Accent** , **Surface** , and **Text** where possible. This way, your design remains easy to manage, flexible to update, and consistent across the entire project. ### Theme Colour Roles - **Brand** Use this as your primary identity colour. It’s often the colour from your logo or the one most associated with your brand. Common uses include buttons, navigation highlights, and key interactive elements. - **Accent** This is your secondary highlight colour. It’s best used sparingly to draw attention or provide contrast. Examples include links, badges, icons, or subtle hover states. - **Surface** The foundation of your design. Surface colours are used for backgrounds, cards, panels, and containers. They provide structure and help separate sections of your site. Surfaces often have light and dark variants for depth. - **Text** Reserved for all typography, from body copy to headings. Text colours should maintain strong contrast against your surface colours for readability. The Theme Studio manages light and dark variations automatically. ---
**Author:** ![llangpierce](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/llangpierce/32/34332_2.png) [@llangpierce](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/llangpierce)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cohesive-design-using-the-theme-studio/51266/3 "2026-03-17T19:38:09Z")
![Screenshot 2026-03-17 at 12.36.09 PM](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/0/a/0a9dba21845cc57aca08038a1ccbedc7a8a4d1db.jpeg) Where do I find this screen? ---
**Author:** ![jenkman](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/jenkman/32/5003_2.png) [@jenkman](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jenkman)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cohesive-design-using-the-theme-studio/51266/4 "2026-03-17T19:51:06Z")
That’s a project that @dan made to showcase the theme studio. Ask him for it., if it’s still available. ---
**Author:** ![llangpierce](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/llangpierce/32/34332_2.png) [@llangpierce](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/llangpierce)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cohesive-design-using-the-theme-studio/51266/5 "2026-03-17T19:52:13Z")
thanks I thought I was going crazy! ---
**Author:** ![llangpierce](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/llangpierce/32/34332_2.png) [@llangpierce](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/llangpierce)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cohesive-design-using-the-theme-studio/51266/6 "2026-04-04T16:57:16Z")
@dan Would you share this project? It would be so helpful to those of us who need visual cues when setting up our colors? Pretty Please? Linda ---
**Author:** ![upssjw](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/upssjw/32/26063_2.png) [@upssjw](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/upssjw)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cohesive-design-using-the-theme-studio/51266/7 "2026-04-04T17:41:14Z")
[https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/is-this-theme-project-available-somewhere/52766/2?u=upssjw](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/is-this-theme-project-available-somewhere/52766/2) might not be the same one ---
**Author:** ![upssjw](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/upssjw/32/26063_2.png) [@upssjw](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/upssjw)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cohesive-design-using-the-theme-studio/51266/8 "2026-04-04T17:49:07Z")
this one does not work [https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dev-diary-ep71-editor-optimised/46943?u=upssjw](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dev-diary-ep71-editor-optimised/46943) [elementsapp://downloadDocument/j9sPlexsNQNI](elementsapp://downloadDocument/j9sPlexsNQNI) ---
**Author:** ![jenkman](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/jenkman/32/5003_2.png) [@jenkman](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jenkman)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cohesive-design-using-the-theme-studio/51266/9 "2026-04-04T17:52:59Z")
> [@My Goal is to make the site responsive to themes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/my-goal-is-to-make-the-site-responsive-to-themes/55482/4): > > Here is a project that @dan did to show different colors of the themes, including text. [elementsapp://downloadDocument/fYXimjyccVIf](elementsapp://downloadDocument/fYXimjyccVIf) It is very helpful to change themes and see what changes. Text color will change. ---
**Author:** ![upssjw](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/upssjw/32/26063_2.png) [@upssjw](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/upssjw)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cohesive-design-using-the-theme-studio/51266/10 "2026-04-04T17:55:29Z")
I do have that version from a long time ago or very similar ---
**Author:** ![llangpierce](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/llangpierce/32/34332_2.png) [@llangpierce](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/llangpierce)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2026, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cohesive-design-using-the-theme-studio/51266/11 "2026-04-04T18:34:09Z")
thanks!!!