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Button color updates
PayPal button color updates require no JavaScript SDK integration changes.
Last updated: July 1, 2026
JavaScript SDK
When PayPal updates its brand guidelines, the PayPal JavaScript SDK v5 and v6 automatically update the appearance of buttons rendered on your site. No code changes are required.
| Current color | Current button | New button | New color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold |  |  | Blue |
| Blue |  | | Blue |
| Silver |  |  | White |
| White |  | | White |
| Black |  |  | Black |
Set your button color
You can set the button color for accessibility or branding reasons. To choose a specific color, apply one of the supported color classes to your <paypal-button> element.
<paypal-button type="checkout" class="paypal-blue"></paypal-button>Ensure accessibility
To comply with WCAG 2.1 AA standards:
- On light backgrounds, use the blue or black button.
- On dark backgrounds, use the white button.