In our previous blog posts on Smartsheet dashboard design, we explored the importance of effective layouts, strategic color use, and even some secret design tools to help you craft engaging dashboards.

Building on those fundamentals, this post dives into the world of custom color themes.

Creating a theme that aligns with your brand ensures consistency throughout your brand's ecosystem. It can make your dashboard more engaging and readable, truly elevating the effectiveness of your dashboards.

As a designer on the User Experience team, the following is how I would go about creating my own custom color theme.