<div id="readability-page-1"><figure>  <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Google-Calendar-event-color-expansion-lede.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2040" height="1360" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Google-Calendar-event-color-expansion-lede.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA"/>  <figcaption>  There are now 24 default color options instead of 11, and you can select more via an RGB color picker. | Image: Google </figcaption> </figure> <p>Running out of color options for events in Google Calendar shouldn't be an issue going forward. The previous limit of 11 predefined colors has now been expanded to give users access to up to 200 custom colors for individual events across the native Calendar web and mobile apps, and the Calendar API.</p> <p>This started rolling out yesterday for users on Google's rapid release domains, with an extended rollout for more users starting on June 29th, though the update may take a few weeks to reach everyone. It's available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts, and it will be enable …</p> <p>Read the full story at The Verge.</p></div>

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<p>Google Calendar has expanded its event color options from 11 to 24 default colors, with access to up to 200 custom colors via an RGB picker. This update is rolling out across web and mobile apps, as well as the API, starting June 29th for most users. It is available to all Google Workspace customers, individual subscribers, and personal account holders.</p>

- Google Calendar has expanded its color options for events to a total of 200, up from 11, and now includes an RGB color picker.  
- This update began rolling out on June 17th for users on rapid release domains, with wider availability starting on June 29th.  
- The feature will be accessible to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and personal Google account users.

Google Calendar finally has more color options for events