How to use conditional colors on indicators to highlight values above or below target
Conditional color is an automatic rule that changes an indicator's color — value and background — as the result crosses a reference value, so you don't have to carefully read the number every time. In Jestor, this rule can combine two conditions on the same indicator.
The problem with indicators that all look the same
On dashboards with many indicators side by side, a number outside the target goes unnoticed when they all look identical, regardless of the result.
- Red below expected: grabs attention immediately.
- Green at or above target: signals that everything's on track.
- Applies to value and background: conditional color on both, not just the number.
- Combinable: up to two conditionals on the same indicator.
| Conditional rule | What happens |
|---|---|
| Value below expected | Indicator turns red, drawing attention |
| Value within or above target | Indicator can turn green or stay unhighlighted |
How to set conditional color on an indicator in Jestor
- Open the indicator's edit view: and go to the style tab.
- Set the reference value: the number that separates "on target" from "off target."
- Choose the color for each condition: red for below, green for within or above.
- Apply to the value and background: separately, if you want.
- Combine a second conditional: if you need more than one alert range.
How to configure it in Jestor: for existing indicators, just change the title or subtitle to custom text and save — the indicator updates automatically to the new style format.
Why choose Jestor for dashboards that need instant visual alerts?
Well-applied conditional color cuts dashboard reading time from minutes to seconds — instead of checking number by number, anyone looking at the panel already spots what needs attention by color.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have more than one color conditional on the same indicator? Yes, it's possible to combine two conditionals at once.
Does the conditional work only for the value, or also for the background? It works for both: you can set conditional color for the value and the background.
Can I highlight the indicator title with its own color? Yes, title color highlighting is one of the new style options.
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