How to Change the Chart Color Based on a Value in Excel – 2 Methods

This is an overview of the sample dataset.

Method 1 – Using the Vary Colors by Point Option in Excel

Steps:

• Select the range in the Column chart. Here, B6:C14.
• In the Insert tab, go to:

Insert → Charts →  2D Column Chart

• A column chart will be created.

• Select any of the columns in the chart and right-click.
• Select Format Data Series.

• In Format Data Series, choose your Series Overlap and Gap Width and select the Fill Shape icon.

• Check Vary colors by point.

• The chart color was changed based on cell value.

Read More: [Solved:] Vary Colors by Point Is Not Available in Excel

Method 2: Applying the IF and AND Functions to Change the Chart Color Based on a Value

Step 1:

• Select D7, and enter the formula below.

• Press Enter. The return of the IF and AND Functions is 37.

• AutoFill the rest of the cells in column D.

• Enter the formula below in E7 and AutoFill the rest of the cells in column E.

• Enter the formula below in E7 and AutoFill the rest of the cells in column F.

Step 2:

• Select your range in the Column Chart. Here, B6:B14 and D6:F14.
• Go to the Insert tab and select:

Insert → Charts →  2D Column Chart

• A column chart will be created.

• Changing the color of the column chart: Here, the series color will change to Yellow when the value range is 0 – 50.
• Select the column Keat and right-click. In the Fill color option, select Yellow.

• Change the color to Green when the value range is 51 – 75, and to Dark Orange when it is 76 – 100.
• The chart color was changed based on cell value.

Read More: How to Change Text Direction in Excel Chart 

Create a Pie Chart Color Based on Value

Steps:

• Select your range in the Pie chart. Here, B4:C12.
• Go to the Insert tab and select

Insert → Charts →  3D Pie Chart

• A Pie chart was created.

• Name your Pie chart.“ Pie Chart”, here.
• A Pie chart was created with color based on value.

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