brave/brave-browser

Custom solid color/gradient in New Tab/Dashboard using a color picker

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#44481 opened on Mar 6, 2025

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Description

Platforms

Linux, Windows, macOS

Description

Not a crucial feature, but it would be welcome if a hex color picker could be used to create custom solid colors and or gradients for use in the Dashboard

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascriptcssreact
Domain
frontend
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
ReactCSSColor picker libraries
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
Examine the Brave New Tab UI code in `brave/components/brave new tab ui/` to understand how backgrounds are currently handled. Look for existing color or gradient components. Consider using a library like react colorful for the color picker. Investigate how to persist the user's custom color/gradient choice (e.g., via preferences or local storage). Ensure the solution is cross platform and integrates with the existing dashboard layout.