openproject/docs/system-admin-guide/colors/README.md

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# Colors

To define a set of colors in OpenProject, navigate to -> *Administration* -> *Colors*. 

You can configure a set of predefined colors in OpenProject which you can choose for e.g. [set colors for work package types](../manage-work-packages/work-package-types/) or attribute highlighting, e.g. for [status](../manage-work-packages/work-package-status/).

## Define a new color in OpenProject

To add a new color, press the green **+ Color** button at the top right.

![Sys-admin-colors](Sys-admin-colors.png)

1. Add a **name** for your new color.
2. Enter the **hexcode** for your new color.
3. Press the blue **Save** button.

![Sys-admin-new-color](Sys-admin-new-color.png)