How to create and use color styles in Figma

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A step by step tutorial on setting up color styles in Figma.

Step One: Create your colors

In Figma, create your colors. A sample of how we approach it is shown in this visual.

In Figma, create your colors.

Step Two: Select a color & click on Style

In Figma, select your color and press select style from the fill menu on the right hand side.

Select a color that you wish to turn into a style and press select style from the fill menu on the right hand side.

Step Three: Create a new style

In the menu that pops up, press the + button to create a new style.

Press the + button in the modal that appears to create a new style.

Step Four: Name & select Create Style

In the modal that appears, type in the name of the color style that you wish to create and subsequently press Create Style.

In the modal that appears, type in the name of the color style that you wish to create and subsequently press Create Style.

Step Five: Use the Style

Your color should now appear under the Color Styles.

Your color should now appear under the Color Styles.

If you select that color it will change the color to the saved color style.

If you select that color it will change the color to the saved color style.

If at any moment you want to edit the style, remove, delete or detach it, follow one of the tutorials linked below.

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