Easy Tech TutsHow to Change Status Colors in ClickUp Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Status colors are one of the fastest visual cues on a Kanban board, so getting them consistent with your team's branding or mental model makes lists easier to scan. This guide covers finding the status color settings inside a Space, choosing colors from the default palette or a custom hex code, and applying overrides at the List level when needed.
01Open Space Settings
Hover over a target Space, click the three-dot settings icon, and select Space Settings.
02Go to Task Statuses
Open the Task Statuses panel to view your current pipeline and its color assignments.
03Click the color circle next to a status
Select the small color circle beside an existing status name to open the color picker.
04Choose a color or enter a hex code
Pick a color from the pop-up palette, or type a custom brand hex code for exact color matching.
05Save your changes
Click Save Changes to push the updated colors across the entire Space.
06Apply a List-level override if needed
Navigate into a specific List to run a granular status color customization separate from the parent Space.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my company's exact brand colors for statuses?
Yes, you can input a custom hex code when editing a status color to match your brand palette exactly.
Does changing a status color affect existing tasks in that status?
No, changing the color only updates how the status displays visually; the tasks assigned to it stay exactly where they are.
Can different Lists in the same Space have different status colors?
Yes, you can apply a List-level override to customize colors separately from the Space's default settings.
Where will the updated colors show up?
Updated status colors appear across Kanban board, List, and Table views wherever that status is displayed.
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