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Is it just me, or is anyone else seriously frustrated by Airtable’s recent UI update that removed base color customization?

I used to rely on those colors to quickly distinguish between different bases — especially when juggling multiple tabs (client work, internal projects, staging vs. production, etc.). It was such a simple but powerful way to reduce mistakes and navigate faster. Now that everything looks the same, it’s way easier to click into the wrong base or waste time scanning titles.

For a platform that prides itself on organization and efficiency, this feels like a strange step backwards. Color coding was more than just a cosmetic feature — it added real clarity and boosted productivity.

Anyone else feeling this pain? Has anyone found a good workaround? Just me?

Would love to know your thoughts — maybe if enough of us speak up, they’ll reconsider bringing it back!

Yes, I think that a lot of people feel the same way that you do.

Be sure to take both of these steps:

  1. Email your feedback to support@airtable.com
  2. Fill out this form with your feedback.

- ScottWorld, Expert Airtable Consultant

Yes, I think that a lot of people feel the same way that you do.

Be sure to take both of these steps:

  1. Email your feedback to support@airtable.com
  2. Fill out this form with your feedback.

- ScottWorld, Expert Airtable Consultant

Just did both, thanks Scott

Hey ​@jaytee223,

Yes that has been a big issue this past few weeks for most Airtable users. In fact, you’ll find multiple different posts on the Community on this topic! Best thing you can do is follow the steps mentioned by Scott above!

Mike, Consultant @ Automatic Nation

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