How to Change Color of Epic in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Change Color of Epic in Jira: step-by-step guide
Navigate to your project and open the timeline. Hover over the Epic's name and click on it.
Click on the colored square next to the Epic's name. A color palette will appear.
Select the new color you want for the Epic.
The Epic's color should update immediately once you select a new one.
This new color will now be visible on the Epic in the backlog and in the issues associated with that Epic.
Quick answer: To change the color of an epic in Jira, navigate to your project's timeline, click the epic's name, select the colored square, and choose a new color from the palette to update it immediately across the backlog and associated issues.
About this Jira tutorial
Customize your project tracking in Jira by updating epic colors directly from the timeline for better visual organization. This guide shows how to change Color of Epic in Jira in 5 steps, starting with "Navigate to your project and open the timeline. Hover over the Epic's name and click on it" and finishing with "This new color will now be visible on the Epic in the backlog and in the issues associa...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Jira interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to change Color of Epic in Jira?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Jira data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Jira. Related guides: How to Change Dashboard Owner in Jira, How to Change Default Reporter in Jira and How to Change Epic Link in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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