Google Calendar is finally ditching its limited palette, expanding from just 11 predefined event colors to up to 200 custom options.
Google Calendar is rolling out an update that dramatically expands the number of color options for events. Users will now have access to up to 200 custom colors, replacing the previously limited set of 11 predefined hues.
The update is available across the native Calendar web and mobile apps, as well as the Calendar API.
Key Details
- Rollout Timeline: The rollout began on June 28, 2025, for users on Google's rapid release domains, with a broader rollout starting June 29, 2025.
- Availability: The update is available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts.
- Default Access: It is enabled by default and may take several weeks to reach all users.
- New Options: Users now have 24 default colors to choose from, while web or API users can define additional colors using an RGB color picker.
This update fulfills a long-standing feature request for more color options to help users distinguish events at a glance.