How to quickly copy a color in Tableau

In this example we will use the Sample - Superstore dataset.

First, create a line graph by dragging MONTH(Sales Order) onto Columns and SUM(Sales) onto Rows:

Navigate to the worksheet that you wish to copy the existing color from. Select 'Color', 'More Colors':

From here Copy the HTML code:

Now go back to the worksheet you wish to use the color on and select Select 'Color', 'More Colors':

Now all you need to do is Paste the HTML code in:

Author:
John Power
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