Color doesn't save

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  distinctlyyoudesigns · Member · Mar 11, 2015 at 5:34 pm

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  Hi I’m using the “Blissful” blog theme. I have the background color saved as a purple. However every
  time I click to view my site it’s gone back to the default setting. I’m not sure what else to do since I have “saved” after selecting it every time. TIA, Lori

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  timethief · Member · Mar 11, 2015 at 5:38 pm

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  If you have not purchased the Premium upgrade bundle which includes the custom design upgrade note that no changes you try out aside from those such as Custom Background, Custom Header, etc. which are stated on the theme description pages in the features column (right hand side) will be visible to visitors.

  See:
  Premium bundle details http://store.wordpress.com/plans/premium/
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/editing-css/
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/custom-fonts/

  You do not need to load the design tools unless you have the Custom Design upgrade. All of these functions can be accessed from your dashboard – without loading the custom design tools – no upgrade required.
  Appearance > Header
  Appearance > Background
  Appearance > Theme Options (applicable only to some themes)
  Settings > Reading (set a static front page)
  Site Title and Tagline > Settings > General

  If you are using the preview mode for the Custom Design upgrade some of the settings in that mode will save but they won’t show up on the front end unless you purchase the upgrade.

  To go back to the free options, go to Appearance → Themes → Customize → Colors and click the “exit the preview” link in yellow at the top of the panel on the right.

  See also: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/01/18/video-tutorial-customizing-your-theme/

  If you have purchased the required upgrade then please use this link https://en.forums.wordpress.com/forum/css-customization#postform so you can copy and paste your text into a thread that will appear in the CSS Forum where you will get the help you need.

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  timethief · Member · Mar 11, 2015 at 5:41 pm

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  Note that changing the background color does not require and upgrade. That’s why I’m tagging this thread for Staff assistance. Please subscribe to it so you are notified when they respond. To subscribe look in the sidebar of this thread, find the subscribe to topics link and click it.

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  jeremeylduvall · Member · Mar 11, 2015 at 10:01 pm

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  Hi @distinctlyyoudesigns,

  It looks like you’ve recently switched to the Sorbet theme. You should be able to change the background color on that theme here:

  https://distinctlyyoudesigns.wordpress.com/wp-admin/themes.php?page=custom-background

  I just gave it a quick test, and it seems to work correctly. Can you give it a try?