Who This Is For / When to Use
Use this when you want to change the visual style of a dashboard, apply brand colors, or adjust how widgets and charts appear.
What Are Dashboard Themes
Dashboard Themes control the visual styling of your dashboard, including:
Widget background colors
Chart and metric colors
Text and link colors
Themes can be applied at the dashboard level and optionally adjusted for individual widgets.
Step 1: Open the Dashboard
Navigate to Dashboards.
Open the dashboard you want to customize.
Step 2: Enter Edit Mode
Click the pencil icon in the top-right corner of the dashboard.
The dashboard enters edit mode.
Step 3: Open the Themes Panel
In the configuration sidebar, select the Themes tab.
The Configure Dashboard Theme panel opens.
Step 4: Choose a Predefined Theme
Browse the available theme tiles.
Click a theme to preview it on the dashboard.
Changes are shown immediately so you can review before saving.
Step 5: Create or Customize a Theme
Customize Theme Colors
Under Custom color options, adjust:
Title Text Color
Background Color
Metric Color
Chart Color
Link Color
Reset Theme Colors
Click Reset to revert custom colors back to the selected theme’s default settings.
Step 6: Save Theme Changes
Review the theme preview.
Click Save Changes to apply the theme to the dashboard.
The theme is applied immediately to all widgets on the dashboard.
Optional: Customize Individual Widget Themes
While in edit mode, open a widget’s settings.
Navigate to the widget’s Themes section.
Adjust colors or styling for that widget only.
Widget-level themes override the dashboard theme for that widget.
Common Issues and Fixes
Theme changes are not applied
Ensure you clicked Save Changes before exiting edit mode.
Colors reduce readability
Adjust text or background colors to improve contrast, especially for charts and metrics.
FAQs
Can I revert to the default theme?
Yes. Select the default theme from the theme list or click Reset if using custom colors.
Is there a limit to how many custom themes I can use?
No. You can customize themes for as many dashboards as needed.
Do themes affect dashboard performance?
No. Themes only change visual styling and do not impact performance.
Can I add widgets while customizing themes?
Yes. While in edit mode, you can add widgets using Add Widget.
Can different dashboards use different themes?
Yes. Themes are applied per dashboard, not globally.