In this tutorial, you will learn how to change chart colors in Google Sheets.
Google Sheet Charts are a great tool for quickly presenting data in a visual format. They’re easy to set up in just a few clicks and look good, even without fussing with the settings. However, there may be times when you want to change the colors used in a chart, particularly if working with data sets that might be better represented by a different color. Fortunately, it’s quick and easy to change chart colors in Google Sheets. Read on to learn how.
Insert a Chart
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If you don’t already have a chart, here’s how to insert one:
Step 1
Select the data range you want to chart, including headers
Step 2
Open the Insert menu and choose Chart
Step 3
In the Chart Editor, choose the type of chart from the Chart Type dropdown and make any other desired changes
Step 4
The chart will be inserted as a floating element above the cells
Changing Chart Colors
Once you have your chart set up in Google Sheets, here’s how to change the colors:
Step 1
Select the chart and click on the 3-dot menu icon in the upper-right corner, then choose Edit Chart from the menu
Step 2
Click on the Customize tab at the top of the Chart Editor, then click on the Series section to expand it
Step 3
Click on the dropdown at the top of the Series section to open the list of options and choose the series you want to change the color of
Step 4
Under Line Color, choose the color you’d like to use for this series
Step 5
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for any additional series you’d like to color
Step 6
If you would like to change the background or border color, those options can be found by expanding the Chart Style section at the top of the Customize tab
Step 7
All chart color updates will immediately display in the chart
Summary
Example Spreadsheet: Make a copy of the example spreadsheet
In this tutorial, I covered how to change chart colors in Google Sheets. Want more? Check out all the Google Sheets Tutorials.