Today, we’re introducing Data Series Colors, a new capability that gives editors direct control over how colors are applied to their visuals.
A frequent request we receive from dashboard editors is the ability to have control over color settings.
Until now, color assignments in ADX dashboards were largely automatic. While this worked for basic scenarios, it often fell short in operational and reporting use cases where color isn’t decoration - it’s meaning. Today, we’re introducing Data Series Colors, a new capability that gives editors direct control over how colors are applied to their visuals.
With Data Series Colors, dashboard editors can now:
- Assign colors directly to each data series
- Override system defaults with intentional choices
- Maintain consistency across visuals and dashboards
This feature is supported across pie charts, time charts, line charts, area charts, bar charts, column charts, anomaly and scatter charts, covering the most used visualization types.
Using color to convey meaning - and tell a story
When colors are assigned intentionally, users no longer need to read legends or labels to understand what is happening. A spike, a drop, or a comparison immediately carries context. Over time, viewers learn the language of the dashboard - what each color represents, what’s normal, and what needs attention.
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This makes dashboards more than monitoring tools. They become a way to:
- Highlight what matters most.
- Reinforce shared understanding across teams.
- Present a clear narrative with each visual.
Learn more by exploring the documentation: Customize Azure Data Explorer Dashboard Visuals - Azure Data Explorer | Microsoft Learn
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