Google Maps Gets a Teal Makeover

Google Maps Gets a Teal Accent Color Refresh

Google Maps is getting a fresh look with a new teal accent color replacing the familiar blue. This server-side update is rolling out on both Android and iOS, impacting buttons, icons, and other UI elements.

• The teal accent is visible in the bottom bar, icons (like directions and location), and listings.
• A darker teal shade appears in carousels for Directions.
• Blue icons within listings have also been updated.

This change follows other recent Google Maps updates, including moving the weather widget and simplifying the bottom bar. It's notable that Google Maps still doesn't use Dynamic Color theming on Android. For more on recent Google Maps updates, see weather disruption reporting and monthly user statistics.

While the reason for this color shift isn't clear, it marks a noticeable visual change for the billions of users who rely on Google Maps. For related news on Google's AI developments, check out Gemini 2.0.