Community Portals in Arux get a fresh look with Theme Colors

Arux users can now choose the color and personality of their Community Portal. Introducing Theme Colors, a new feature that lets your organization easily customize your Arux Community Portal to reflect your organization or district’s brand. Whether you want to match your mascot, showcase district colors, or simply create a more cohesive look, Theme Colors make it simple to give your Community Portal a polished, professional feel with no design experience required.

Theme Colors is just one of several new features coming to Arux this quarter. With just a few clicks, administrators can select from a curated set of color palettes to instantly refresh their site. It’s a small change that makes a big difference, helping families recognize your brand from the moment they land on the page.

Inspired by Minnesota wildlife

Arux is made with love in Minnesota, and each color palette was carefully crafted with a touch of local inspiration. The eight professionally designed color sets, Bluebird, Starling, Robin, Dragonfly, Ladybug, Moose, Monarch, and Lynx, are named after native Minnesota wildlife — a nod to where Arux was born and built.

Arux brings Minnesota wildlife to life with new color palettes for your Community Portal.

Colors create consistency

A consistent color palette fosters trust, recognition, and continuity. Whether a family is browsing enrichment classes, signing up for after school care, or paying an invoice, consistent color themes help them feel comfortable and confident in a space that feels like your district.

We prioritize accessibility in everything we design, which benefits our districts by providing a highly functional experience for a wide range of users. These new color themes allow our users a wide range of exciting color choices without sacrificing legibility and functionality.

With Theme Colors, every element of your Arux Community Portal, from buttons to headings, can work together to reinforce brand identity. When you select your color palette, these are some of the Community Portal elements that update:

• Site-wide buttons

• Website footer menu

• Course category tags and backgrounds

• Search boxes

Tips for a cohesive look

Want to make your new theme shine? Here’s how:

• Match your logo and materials: Select a palette that complements your school or district colors best.

• Stay consistent: Use the same palette across flyers, emails, and Community Portal pages to strengthen brand recognition.

• Preview before publishing: Test your colors in both desktop and mobile view to ensure legibility and contrast.

Your goal is a clean, unified experience that feels unmistakably yours, and Theme Colors help you get there in minutes.

Create a better digital home for any type of programming you run

Theme Colors are just one of many ways that Arux creates better digital experiences for families and admin teams — no coding experience necessary. Community Portals, fully hosted by Arux, allow families to manage multiple children and enrollments across multiple programs, all in one place. 

Ready to refresh your Community Portal? Theme Colors are available now for all Arux users. Navigate to System > System Preferences > Branding on your Admin Portal to get started, or visit our guide for step-by-step instructions.

If you’re not using Arux yet and want to explore how we can help your district create a more consistent, accessible, and branded digital experience, schedule a quick 15-minute chat with Macy to get started.