How to Use Conditional Colour on Indicators

Conditional colour on indicators changes the value or the background automatically when a figure crosses a reference point. A dashboard then communicates status, not just numbers.

Why a number alone is not a signal

Reading a dashboard should not require remembering what each target was.

Figures that look fine until someone checks them against a goal
Targets held in people's heads rather than in the panel
Panels where good and bad results look identical
Problems noticed in a monthly review instead of the same day

Where conditional colour earns its place

Indicator	Rule	What it signals
Approval rate	Green at or above target, red below	Whether the process is performing
Overdue items	Colour changes above zero	Something needs attention now
Revenue against goal	Colour shifts as the target is approached	Progress without opening a report

How to configure it in Jestor

Press B in Jestor and open the indicator's style settings.
Set a reference value — the threshold the rule depends on.
Apply conditional colour to the value, the background, or both.
Use the title highlight to draw attention to the indicator itself.
Apply the same logic to composite indicators, which support identical styling.

Why choose Jestor for status-aware dashboards?

Jestor applies conditional colour to both the value and the background, so an indicator can be subtle most of the time and unmissable when it matters.

The same styling engine covers simple and composite indicators, which means a visual rule set on one can be repeated on the other without reconfiguring from scratch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the background change colour too?

Yes, both the value and the background support conditional colour.

Does this work on composite indicators?

Yes, they use the same styling options. See jestor.com.

What drives the rule?

A reference value you define.

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