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What's the best way to customize the default colors of Bootstrap buttons?

Asked on Oct 11, 2025

Answer

To customize the default colors of Bootstrap buttons, you can override the CSS variables or use custom CSS classes. Here's a simple example using CSS variables to change the primary button color.
<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
        <style>
            :root {
                --bs-primary: #ff5733; /* Custom primary color */
            }
        </style>

        <button class="btn btn-primary">Custom Primary Button</button>
        <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->
Additional Comment:
  • You can redefine any Bootstrap color variable by setting it in the `:root` selector.
  • The example changes the primary button color to a custom orange shade.
  • Ensure your custom styles are loaded after the Bootstrap CSS to override defaults.
  • This method affects all elements using the `btn-primary` class globally.
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