# \[Request\] Color picker settings type

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/request-color-picker-settings-type/117353>\
**Category:** Dashboards\
**Created:** [October 4, 2024, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/request-color-picker-settings-type/117353 "2024-10-04T12:09:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![Waldo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/waldo/32/115680_2.png) [@Waldo](https://community.homey.app/u/Waldo)\
**Post date:** [October 4, 2024, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/request-color-picker-settings-type/117353/1 "2024-10-04T12:09:25Z")

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I’m developing a widget-focused app called Widgey. First off, I’d like to say that I appreciate how the settings are set up to be universally consistent across all apps, making them easy to operate. I have a suggestion that I believe could enhance both the user experience and customization options: adding a colour picker as a new settings type.

**Why a colour picker?**

- **User-Friendly** : A colour picker would allow users to select colours through an intuitive interface, making it much easier than, for example, inputting HEX colour codes, especially for non-technical users.
- **Enhanced Personalization** : This would enable users to customize the look of their widgets to better match their preferences or themes.
- **Benefits Across Multiple Apps** : This feature wouldn’t just benefit my app; other apps could also utilize it to improve user customization.

I believe that adding a colour picker would make the widget customization process smoother and more accessible.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!