Easy Tech TutsHow to Change an Epic Color in Jira
By Impran M N
When a project has several epics running at once, their color tags are often the fastest way to tell them apart on a board. This guide covers how to change an epic's color in Jira.
01Open the epic
Navigate to the epic you want to update and open its detail view.
02Find the epic color field
Locate the color swatch or epic details section where the current color is displayed.
03Choose a new color
Click the color field and select a new one from the available palette.
04Save the change
Confirm the update so the new color is applied to the epic.
05Check the board for the update
Go back to your board and verify the epic's tag now reflects the new color everywhere it appears.
Frequently asked questions
Does changing an epic's color affect its linked issues?
No, the color only changes how the epic label appears visually; it doesn't affect the issues linked to it.
Can I choose a custom color outside the default palette?
Jira typically limits epic colors to a preset palette rather than allowing fully custom color codes.
Where does the epic color show up besides the board?
The epic color also appears in the backlog view and on any card or panel that displays the epic label.
Who can change an epic's color?
Anyone with edit permissions on the epic can typically update its color, not just project administrators.
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