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Layer Color Plugin QGIS 4 compatibility
QGIS 4 ready Active
Yes — Layer Color Plugin supports QGIS 4 (declared max version 4.99.0).
This plugin enables users to customize the background colors of layers and groups in the layer tree view, enhancing visual organization and project management.
About
It streamlines the organization and management of complex QGIS projects by allowing users to visually distinguish different layers or groups through custom background colors. This plugin adds a menu called "Layer Highlight Color", located above the "Properties" in the "Layer Properties" menu. Always choose pastel or lighter colors. The code implements "WCAG 2.0" contrast ratio checking to avoid colors that can make hard to read the layer text.
| Author | Renato Henriques - University of Minho; Institute of Earth Sciences |
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| Downloads | 9,346 |
| Latest version | 0.9 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-29 (169 days ago) |
| Min QGIS | 3.0.0 |
| Max QGIS | 4.99.0 |
| QGIS 4 ready | Yes |
| Maintenance | Active |
| Category | Cartography & layout |
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