Google Calendar is an essential tool for managing your time and staying organized, but did you know you can make it even more efficient and visually appealing with color coding? Customizing your calendar’s color scheme allows you to distinguish between personal, work, and project events, helping you manage your schedule more effectively.
In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of using color schemes in Google Calendar and guide you through the simple process of changing them.
Get ready to transform your calendar into a more organized and visually intuitive tool!
Types of Google Calendar Color Schemes
Customizing your Google Calendar with the right color scheme can significantly enhance your productivity and make it easier to manage your schedule. With just a few clicks, you can personalize your calendar to reflect your work style and help you stay focused. Below are some of the most popular Google Calendar color schemes, along with tips on how to make the most of them.
Here’s a simple, copyable table summarizing the types of Google Calendar color schemes:
Also Read: Google Calendar Tasks: Simplify Getting Things Done
Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Color Schemes on Google Calendar
Personalizing the color scheme of your Google Calendar can really brighten up your visual organization and make it so much easier to find your way around your schedule!
Here's how to modify calendar colors and add custom hues using hex codes across different devices.
1. Accessing Options to Modify Calendar Colors
On Desktop:
1. Open Google Calendar: Navigate to Google Calendar in your web browser.
2. Locate Your Calendar: On the left sidebar, under "My calendars," hover over the calendar you wish to modify.
3. Open Color Options: Click the three vertical dots (More options) next to the calendar name.
4. Select a Color: You can choose a color from the palette or click the "+" icon to add a custom color using a hex code.
On Mobile:
1. Open Google Calendar App: Launch the Google Calendar app on your device.
2. Access Settings: Tap the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner to open the menu, then tap "Settings."
3. Select Calendar: Tap the calendar you want to change under "Settings."
4. Change Color: Tap "Color" and select your preferred color from the options provided.
Also Read: How to Share a Google Calendar on Your iPhone
2. Adding Custom Colors Using Hex Codes
On Desktop:
1. Open Color Picker: Follow steps 1-3 from the desktop instructions above.
2. Add Custom Color: After clicking the three dots, click the "+" icon in the color selection menu.
3. Enter Hex Code: In the dialog box, enter the desired hex code (e.g., #FF5733 for a shade of orange).
4. Save: Click "Save" to apply the custom color to your calendar.
Note: Custom colors added via hex codes are currently supported on the web version of Google Calendar. Chrome Web Store.
3. Changing Colors Across Different Devices
On Desktop:
- Changing Event Colors:
1. Open an event by clicking on it.
2. Click the color palette icon (paint bucket) in the event details.
3. Select a color or enter a custom hex code as described above.
4. Click "Save" to apply the changes.
On Mobile (iPhone and Android):
- Changing Event Colors:
1. Open the Google Calendar app.
2. Tap the event you want to edit.
3. Tap the pencil icon to edit.
4. Tap the color palette icon.
5. Choose a color or enter a custom hex code.
6. Tap "Save" to apply the changes.
Also Read: 3 steps to a color-coded calendar
Popular Google Calendar Color Scheme Ideas
Customizing your Google Calendar with thoughtfully chosen color schemes can enhance both the aesthetics and functionality of your scheduling experience. Here are some popular color schemes, complete with HEX codes, to inspire your personalized calendar setup:
Here’s the updated table with only the Color Scheme and Example Colors columns:
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We've all experienced it: your Google Calendar is neatly color-coded and arranged, yet distractions and back-to-back meetings still manage to drain your focus time.
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Conclusion
Managing your calendar doesn’t have to feel like a constant juggling act. Google Calendar’s color codes can help bring structure to your day, making it easier to stay organized and focused. But even with the best setup, distractions and back-to-back meetings can still eat up your valuable focus time.
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About the author
Kacy is the VP of Marketing at Clockwise, where she's spent the last three years helping companies transform their approach to time management and team productivity. As a working mother of two, she brings both professional insight and personal experience to conversations about maximizing precious time. Kacy draws inspiration from thought leaders like Cal Newport, Jake Knapp, and Cassie Holmes, applying their principles to help modern teams work smarter. When she's not nerding out on calendar management techniques, you can find her striving to create balance and intentionality in her own life, both at home and in the office.
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