How to change color of columns?

[roy_king]

Hello, I have a question.

How to change color of columns?

I use next-zen Kanban project.

[Andy Dassing]

It's easy!  There are a few sites to which I apply custom CSS coloring using a Chrome extension named "User JavaScript and CSS" (v1.2.8) by tenRabbits,

1. Install the "User JavaScript and CSS" extension (LINK)
2. Open the extension's Options
3. + Add new site (for your Jira Cloud, e.g., mycompany.atlassian.net)
4. Name your customization  (e.g., "MyCompany Kanban Column Colors")
5. In the CSS panel (right side) enter this:

   #ghx-column-headers li:nth-child(1) { /* IN SPRINT */
       background-color: #E0E0E0;
   }
   #ghx-column-headers li:nth-child(2) { /* IN PROGRESS */
       background-color: #E0F0FF;
   }
   #ghx-column-headers li:nth-child(3) { /* FOR REVIEW */
       background-color: #FFE0FF;
   }
   #ghx-column-headers li:nth-child(4) { /* DONE */
       background-color: #E0FFE0;
   }

6. Adjust the colors and add/remove columns as needed.
7. Save your changes, the refresh your Kanban page to see the changes.

[Vahan Alaverdyan]

This solution is a headache for non-technical people. It would be so much better if Jira could provide this simplest solution only with one click. 

[Ollie Guan_携程_]

Hello @roy_king ,

Welcome to the community!

1. How to change color of columns?

What does color mean here? Can you upload a screenshot?

2. Can I change order of columns?

Drag directly in the column.

[roy_king]

Like thisI want to change background color.

[John Funk]

Hi Roy - No, you cannot change the color of the entire column. Only the left hand-side of the individual card. 

[Spasoje Jesic]

Hi John, how I can do that?

[John Funk]

Go to Board Settings > Card Colors

[Manoj Jain]

@roy_king - As per my understanding we can't colour code column.

Having said that you may try use card color option to highlight specific tickets matching required criteria using JQL.

https://support.atlassian.com/jira-software-cloud/docs/customize-cards/