Can you apply two color conditionals at the same time to a single Jestor indicator?
Yes. In Jestor, a single indicator can have two color conditionals active at the same time — one for the value (the number itself) and another for the card's background. The two rules work independently and can use different thresholds.
Why indicator color matters on the dashboard
Anyone working with operational dashboards knows that just looking at a number isn't enough. You need to know, at a glance, whether that number is good or bad — and that's where color comes in. Without a clear visual rule, the team wastes time interpreting each indicator manually.
This becomes even more critical on panels with many indicators side by side, where reading needs to be almost instant, without relying on whoever is on duty to explain the numbers.
How to set up the two color conditionals
- Open the indicator's editing view with builder mode enabled.
- Set the color conditional for the value, defining the threshold (e.g., red below 10,000).
- Separately, set the color conditional for the card's background.
- Also adjust the title highlight, if you want a third color layer.
- Save — the rules now apply together, without conflicting with each other.
| Indicator element | What the conditional controls | Example use |
|---|---|---|
| Value color | Changes according to a defined threshold | Red below $10,000 |
| Background color | Can follow a different rule than the value color | Gray background when within target |
| Title highlight | Gets its own color, separate from the other two | Blue to categorize indicators |
| Format and decimal places | Adjustable together with the conditionals | Currency with 2 decimal places |
Why choose Jestor?
Jestor treats indicators with the same style engine used on composite indicators, so any color, font, or decimal-place adjustment can be replicated between them without reconfiguring from scratch — which keeps visual consistency even on panels with dozens of different KPIs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set up both color conditionals on my indicator? Open the indicator's edit view, choose the value conditional and set the threshold; then repeat the process on the background conditional, with whatever threshold makes sense for that panel.
Do color conditionals work on older indicators? Yes, existing indicators automatically receive the new style format; if the layout looks off, just adjust the title or subtitle to refresh it visually.
Can I also change the indicator's font? Yes, Jestor offers font options specific to indicators, plus rounded or square corners and borders.
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