🚀Getting started

Install the App

Install addon

Install the app using the standard process through Find new apps, as illustrated below.

General Configuration

Custom colors for statuses can be easily configured by adding the appropriate color code in the Description field. Refer to the W3’s color guide for a comprehensive list of all available 140 colors.

To apply a color, enter the color name in lowercase and enclose it in parentheses within the description field, as shown in the examples below:

• (red)

• (orange)

• (springgreen)

• (black)

The existing status descriptions in the description field don’t have to be removed. It’s enough to append the color value at the end of it.

Make sure to edit the values from the W3 color names reference, as they are all in sentence casing and will not work once pasted as they are. DarkGreen should become (darkgreen), and Black should become (black).

The following image illustrates this configuration process.

Jira 8 and upwards: Applying colors to System Statuses (e.g., "Backlog," "In Progress") Using the Translate Option

Starting with Jira 8, Atlassian overrides the status description and enforces default colors for system statuses. This could pose challenges for customization. Fortunately, there is an easy workaround to change the color, even in Jira 8.

Simply use the Translate Status button to apply your desired color settings.

Insert the desired color code into the Description field.

The result is displayed as follows: