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Create a Color Picker



1. How Does the Color Picker Display?



The Color Picker displays as a customizable color input field, allowing customers to manually select any color they want using a color wheel or by entering a hex code. It’s perfect for use cases where customers need flexibility in choosing a unique color rather than choosing from predefined options.

Example on storefront:

A product allows customers to pick any color they like for custom printing, painting, or embroidery.





2. How to Create a Color Picker



Step 1: Add a New Option



Go to your Option Set > Click Add Option > Color Picker.



Step 2: Configure the Field



Enter an Option Name (e.g., “Pick Your Color”).



You can tick:

✅ “This option is required” if customers must select before adding to cart

How it looks on the storefront:



✅ “Hide option name” if you want to hide the option title above swatches

How it looks on the storefront:



Other Features:



Price Add-On > Create Fee – What is it & How to Use

Price Add-On > Assign to Variant – What is it & How to Use

SKU – What is it & How to Use



Step 3: Advanced Settings (If Needed)



Conditional Logic: Enable conditional logic if you want the Color Picker to show/hide only when a customer selects a specific option from another field. How to set up Conditional logic?

Help text: Add a short description to explain the purpose of the Color Picker option. It can be displayed as Tooltips or Content (Below/Beside the option title, Below the option).



Here is an example of the Help text as Tooltips looks like on the storefront:



Placeholder Text: A short hint shown inside the input field to guide customers on what to enter.



How it looks on the storefront:




3. Real-World Applications



Custom printed products (e.g., T-shirts, mugs)

Personalized embroidery or engraving

Home decor with paint color options

DIY and art kits


4. Key Features of Color Picker



Customers freely select any color using a color wheel

Flexible and user-friendly for personalization

Ideal for products requiring true customization

Simple, one-click interface for color selection

Updated on: 26/04/2025

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