Overview
The Colour Picker field type (color) provides a visual colour selection tool. Users can choose a colour from a palette or enter a specific colour value. The selected colour is stored on the record and can be used for theming, visual categorisation, or display customisation.
Properties
| Property | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ID | Yes | The field identifier. |
| Type | Yes | Must be set to color |
| Name | Yes | The display label. |
| Width | No | The percentage width. |
| Help | No | Tooltip text. |
| Visibility | No | A condition controlling visibility. |
Use Cases
- Category theming — assigning colours to categories for visual distinction on portals and dashboards
- Status colours — customising colour indicators for display
- Branding — storing brand colours for clients or departments
- Chart colours — defining colours for dashboard chart elements
Best Practices
- A width of 50% or less is sufficient
- Pair with an Icon Chooser and Name field for complete visual identity configuration (e.g. on category records)