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How to Change Pie Charts Slice Colours in Looker Studio

Writer's picture: Sotirios SeridisSotirios Seridis

Want to give your pie charts a new look with Looker Studio? Changing the colors of your pie chart isn't just for simply for aesthetic reasons. It's about making your data stand out, providing clearer insights, and maybe even matching your brand's visual identity. In Looker Studio, tweaking those colors is a breeze. In this guide, we'll show you how to change pie charts slice colours in Looker Studio in a few simple steps!







How to Change the Slice Colours of Pie Charts in Looker Studio:


  1. Select your Pie Chart

  2. Click on STYLE (right-hand-side menu)

  3. Select any of the following options:

    ➡️ Single colour: entire pie chart in a gradient of a single colour

    ➡️ Slice order: Manually select different slice colours by order

    ➡️ Dimension values: Manage dimension value colours (every dimension has an assigned colour, e.g. assign blue to organic search)





Frequently Asked Questions on Changing the Slice Colours of Pie Charts in Looker Studio


How do I change the opacity of the pie chart colors in Looker Studio?


Unfortunately, Looker Studio doesn't provide a direct option to adjust color opacity for pie charts. You'll need to choose colors that already have the desired level of opacity. Instead of adjusting opacity, you can select lighter shades of your desired colors. This can create a similar visual effect to reduced opacity.



Is it possible to use patterns instead of solid colors for pie slices in Looker Studio?


As of now, Looker Studio doesn't offer pattern fills for pie chart slices. You're limited to solid color options.



How can I make sure my pie chart colors in Looker Studio are accessible for color-blind users?


To ensure your pie chart are accessible for color-blind users, you can choose a color-blind friendly palette from the preset options, or manually select high-contrast colors when using the custom option. You can avoid red-green, blue-yellow, and green-brown combinations, as these are commonly confused by people with color vision deficiencies.


It is also advisable to include data labels directly on the pie slices or use a legend with distinct text labels. This provides an additional way for users to identify different categories without relying solely on color. Before finalizing your chart, use online tools or browser extensions that simulate different types of color blindness to check if your chart is readable.



Can I save my color choices as a default for future pie charts in Looker Studio?


Yes! After setting up your preferred colors, you can save them as part of a custom theme. Go to "Theme and layout" in the report settings, create a new theme, and save your theme. Once saved, you can apply this theme to your current report and any future reports. This will ensure that your pie charts (and other visualizations) consistently use your chosen color scheme across all your Looker Studio reports.




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