# Color category settings

> This article outlines best practices for setting up and using color categories in Vestis Labs to support clear organization and consistent classification of colors used throughout your…

Source: https://docs.vestislabs.com/settings/color-category-settings/

## Color category – admin setup

This article outlines best practices for setting up and using color categories in Vestis Labs to support clear organization and consistent classification of colors used throughout your collections and product development workflow.

## Introduction & best practice

Color categories in Vestis Labs help group and organise colors into meaningful segments, ensuring clarity and consistency across your styles and material libraries. By assigning categories—such as neutrals, brights, pastels, earthy tones, or seasonal palettes—you enable structured color management that enhances filtering, reporting, and collaboration between teams.

While color categories are optional, using them is highly recommended to ensure scalability and maintain a well-organised color library as your assortment grows. Well-defined color categories in Admin support consistent application across collections, improve searchability, and strengthen alignment across design, development, and production teams.

**Where to find it:** Settings → Library → Color Category

**Requires:** permission `VIEW_STYLE,VIEW_PRODUCT,UPDATE_PRODUCT`

## Step-by-step guide

Navigate to **Settings** \> **Library**. Select **Color Category.**

![The Color Category list with the New button at the top right and a pencil and bin icon on each row](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/color-category-settings/60-list.webp)

- Click the '+ **New**' button - a Color category Page will show up.

![The Create Color Category form with empty fields and the Create button](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/color-category-settings/61-create.webp)

- **Name** - mandatory. Enter the color category name, for example Color or Print.
- Click **Create** to finish

![The Create Color Category form filled in and ready to create](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/color-category-settings/62-create-filled.webp)

## Edit library category

The created Library Category will be displayed and can be managed on the Library Category Page. The Library Category Page stores all information related to the Library Category created in the Library Settings.

- To change the color category - Click on the '**pen**' icon on its row. The **Edit Color Category** page opens
- Change the **Name**
- Click **Update** to finish

![The Edit Color Category form showing the current values and the Update button](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/color-category-settings/63-edit.webp)

- Select the 'trash' icon (needs the delete product permission) and confirm in the **Delete Color Category** window to **remove** the selected **color Category** from Vestis Labs. This cannot be undone.

> [!TIP]
> Use the **Search by name...** field above the list to find a category, and click the **Name** column header to sort.

![The Delete Color Category confirmation asking to confirm before the item is removed](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/color-category-settings/64-delete.webp)