Google Calendar adds up to 200 custom event colors

Google has significantly expanded the color options for individual events in its Calendar service, replacing a longstanding limit of 11 preset colors with up to 200 custom choices. The update, which began rolling out on June 17, fulfills a frequent user request for greater visual organization across work and personal schedules.

Users can now select from 24 default colors on the web, mobile apps, and through the Calendar API. On the web and via the API, a full RGB color picker is available, allowing for precise customization. The feature is enabled by default for all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts.

The rollout is being conducted in phases. Users on Google's Rapid Release domains started receiving the update on June 17. A broader rollout for Scheduled Release domains is set to begin on June 29, with the company noting it may take a few weeks to reach all users globally. Mobile apps will support the 24 default colors, while the full RGB picker is initially available only on the web.

In its announcement, Google stated the change addresses a longstanding feature request from both business and personal users. For...