Set Folder Colors in ClickUp

Using color-coded Folders in ClickUp is a simple way to visually organize work and quickly recognize different areas of your Workspace. This guide explains every way to set and change Folder colors so your hierarchy is easy to scan at a glance.

Why Use Folder Colors in ClickUp

Folder colors help teams understand context without reading every name or description. By assigning consistent colors to related items, you reduce confusion and make navigation faster.

Common ways teams use Folder colors include:

• Grouping client or project Folders by department or team
• Highlighting high-priority work with specific color choices
• Creating visual separation between internal and external projects
• Speeding up onboarding by giving new members recognizable color patterns

Once colors are set, they appear throughout your hierarchy views, making it easier to spot exactly what you need.

Ways to Set Folder Colors in ClickUp

There are two main ways to set or update the color of a Folder in ClickUp:

• Using the Folder settings menu
• Using the sidebar context menu

Both methods give you the same color options and are fully interchangeable.

How to Change Folder Colors from Folder Settings in ClickUp

You can open Folder settings directly from any Space where the Folder is located. This method is useful when you are already viewing that Folder and want to adjust its appearance.

Step-by-step: Set Folder color from Folder settings

1. Open the Space that contains the Folder whose color you want to change.

2. In the sidebar, hover over the Folder name to reveal additional options.

3. Click the three-dot menu (more options) next to the Folder name.

4. Select Folder settings from the menu.

5. In the settings panel, click the current Folder color or color icon.

6. Choose a new color using one of the options below:

   • Preset colors: Click any of the premade swatches.
   • Custom color: Use the color picker to select an exact shade.
   • Hex code: Enter a specific hex value for precise branding.

7. Close the settings panel. The Folder color updates immediately.

The new color appears in the sidebar and anywhere the Folder is referenced inside ClickUp.

How to Change Folder Colors from the Sidebar in ClickUp

If you are managing several Folders at once, adjusting colors from the sidebar is often faster. You can change colors without opening each Folder individually.

Step-by-step: Set Folder color from the sidebar

1. Locate the Folder in the left sidebar under the appropriate Space.

2. Right-click the Folder name, or click the three-dot menu next to it.

3. In the context menu, look for the color option or color indicator.

4. Click the color option to open the color picker panel.

5. Select your desired color using one of these methods:

   • Choose from the palette for quick selections.
   • Drag the picker to fine-tune shades and brightness.
   • Type a hex code to match your brand or design system.

6. Click outside the panel or confirm your selection, depending on your interface.

The sidebar instantly refreshes to display the updated color for that Folder.

Folder Color Options and Behavior in ClickUp

When you set a Folder color, it is applied in a consistent way across your Workspace. This behavior helps you maintain a predictable look and feel.

Available color selection methods in ClickUp

Within the Folder color picker, you can usually access:

• Default palette with a carefully selected range of colors
• Advanced picker for saturation and brightness control
• Hex input field for exact color values

Using hex codes is especially useful if your team has established brand guidelines and needs Folders to match brand colors.

Where Folder colors appear in ClickUp

After you choose a color, it typically shows up in multiple locations, such as:

• The left sidebar next to the Folder name
• The Folder header or title area in certain views
• Hierarchy tools that display Folders alongside Spaces and Lists

Because the color is linked to the Folder itself, members with access to that Folder see the same color, which keeps your workspace visually consistent.

Best Practices for Folder Colors in ClickUp

To get the most out of Folder colors, align your color choices with simple, memorable rules.

Keep a simple color system in ClickUp

Complex color schemes can create confusion. Instead, try approaches like:

• By status category: For example, blue for planning, green for active, gray for archived.
• By team or function: Marketing, Product, Sales, and Support each get their own color.
• By client segment: Enterprise, mid-market, and small business Folders use distinct hues.

Document your color system in a shared doc or Space so everyone on the team uses it consistently.

Use brand-aligned Folder colors in ClickUp

Many teams prefer Folder colors that match their brand. When you use hex codes to match brand colors, the workspace feels familiar and cohesive.

Consider standardizing a small set of hex codes for your most important Folders, and share those values in your onboarding materials.

Troubleshooting Folder Color Changes in ClickUp

If a Folder color does not look as expected, review the following checks.

Confirm Folder access and location in ClickUp

• Verify you are changing the correct Folder, especially if names are similar.
• Check that you are in the right Space and workspace.
• Make sure you have permission to edit that Folder.

Refresh and reapply the color in ClickUp

• Refresh your browser or desktop app to ensure the new color is loaded.
• Reopen the color picker and confirm the chosen color is saved.
• If needed, re-enter the hex code carefully to avoid typos.

If you still have trouble after these checks, review the official help article on setting Folder colors in the platform here: Set Folder colors.

More Help Optimizing Your Use of ClickUp

Once you master Folder colors, you can extend visual organization to Spaces, Lists, and custom fields to create a workspace that is both powerful and easy to use.

If you want expert guidance on structuring your hierarchy or integrating ClickUp into broader workflows and automations, you can learn more about professional consulting services at Consultevo.

By combining clear color rules with a consistent hierarchy, your team can navigate ClickUp faster, reduce miscommunication, and keep every Folder instantly recognizable.

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