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# Color schemes

# Color schemes {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

When a data visualization illustrates multiple indicators, breakdowns, or table fields,
the colors of the different values can follow a color scheme.  
Color schemes can apply to the following visualizations:

* Time series and breakdown widgets that display multiple indicators or breakdowns
* Widgets on breakdown dashboards when multiple elements are shown separately
* Reports that group by or stack by table fields
* Platform Analytics data visualization components that group by or stack by table fields
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You can select a color scheme in the Color Scheme field when you create
a widget. For an example, see [Create a pie, donut, or semi-donut visualization for a breakdown widget](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/utd2lzhNNyH~gmtyrSxJKw "To show the relative proportions of the elements of a breakdown, use a pie, donut, or semi-donut visualization."). You can also design
your own color scheme.

You don't have to specify a color scheme. In this case, the default color scheme specified in
the property com.snc.pa.chart_default_color_schema is applied if necessary.
In the base system, this color scheme is Default UI14.

All color schemes are on the Chart color scheme \[pa_chart_color_schemes\] table, at Performance AnalyticsSystemChart Color Schemes.

The default color schemes use color definitions with the Qualitative themeable colors from the UX Theme Properties \[sys_ux_theme_property\] table. When Next Experience is activated, these colors are used rather than the Core UI color palette.
**Related concepts**   

* [Predefined colors in reports](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/WcvYQxJI88Z1LFAVzDI93g "Depending on the type and configuration of the report, you can select one color, a predefined color palette, or predefined chart colors. All three options are built on a customizable set of individual colors.")  
**Related reference**   

* [Report types](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/wtGxKQXfNqH7sAc0Qna6HQ "Learn about the different types of reports that you can create, and when and how to create them.")

## Create a color scheme {#ariaid-title2}

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### Before you begin

Role required: pa_power_user or pa_admin

### About this task

Tip:  
A ServiceNow AI Platform or Reporting admin can create custom colors for use in your color schemes. For more information, see [Define system colors for analytics](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/damBO34nOEK94v0Yyf3zKg "Create color definitions for use in reports and Performance Analytics widgets.").

### Procedure

1. Navigate to AllPlatform Analytics AdministrationColor SettingsChart Color Schemes.
2. Click New.
3. Enter a descriptive Name.
4. Select colors in the Color 1 and Color 2 fields.  
   A color scheme must have at least two colors. You can use more. {#t_CreateAChartColorScheme__step_wx4_5qc_wy}
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5. **Optional:** Select up to 32 total colors to include in the color scheme. {#t_CreateAChartColorScheme__step_g2w_brc_wy}
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6. Click Submit. {#t_CreateAChartColorScheme__step_xxz_5qc_wy}
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