Google Calendar’s Vibrant New Event Color Options

Google Calendar users will no longer face the limitation of running out of color options for their events. The previous constraint of only 11 predefined colors has been significantly enhanced, now allowing users to access up to 200 custom colors for individual events. This expanded color palette is available across the native Calendar web and mobile apps, as well as the Calendar API.

The rollout of this feature began yesterday for users on Google’s rapid release domains. A broader rollout is scheduled to commence on June 29th, although it may take a few weeks for the update to reach all users. This enhancement is accessible to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts. Google has announced that this feature will be enabled by default.

With 24 default colors now available, Calendar users on the web or via the API can also define additional colors using a full RGB color picker. Google states that this update addresses a longstanding user request for more color options. This enhancement is particularly beneficial for users who manage a variety of personal and work events on their Calendar. Individual events can now be assigned unique colors, making them more easily distinguishable at a glance.