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# Create a theme variant

# Create a theme variant {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated May 11, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create a theme variant from the Coral theme. A theme variant uses customizable styling CSS variables and branding options to tailor the visual experience for your users.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## About this task

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Service PortalThemes.
2. In the themes list, select Coral theme.
3. On the Theme Variant Mappings tab, select New.  
4. In the Name field, enter a name for the theme variant, such as Coral Blue.  
5. In the Theme variant field, choose a theme on which to base the new theme, such as Coral Dark.
6. **Optional:** In the Theme variant field, select the information icon ![Information icon]() to change the CSS variables, description, logo, and logo alt text.
7. **Optional:** In the Matching Next Experience Theme Variant field, match the new theme variant to an existing Next Experience theme, such as Dark.  
   Note:  
   This option is available if you have Next Experience themes.
8. **Optional:** In the Virtual Agent branding field, select the associated branding theme that displays when the theme variant is selected in Service Portal.  
   Note:  
   This option is available if you have Virtual Agent branding.
9. Select Submit.

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