How to customize colors in Flourish
4m
In this video, you'll learn how to take control of color in Flourish – going beyond the default palette to highlight exactly what matters in your chart.
Click here to follow along with the exercise.
How to customize colors in Flourish
4m
In this video, you'll learn how to take control of color in Flourish – going beyond the default palette to highlight exactly what matters in your chart.
Click here to follow along with the exercise.
What you’ll learn
- How color modes work (by column vs. by row) and when to use each
- Switching between built-in color palettes and extending them to generate unique colors for every value
- Using custom overrides to recolor specific bars or data points by label (perfect for calling out one or two standout values against a muted gray background)
- Turning off the legend when it's just adding clutter
- Auto-coloring header text to match your data – a subtle touch that helps readers make the connection instantly, even at a glance
