colored

2.3.2 · active · verified Sat Apr 11

Colored is a simple Python library (current version 2.3.2) for adding color and formatting to terminal output. It provides a collection of color codes and names, supporting 256-color terminal setups and modern RGB color modes. It maintains an active development status with regular updates, having released version 2.3.2 on March 28, 2026.

Warnings

gotcha Always remember to apply `Style.reset` after using any colors or formatting. Failing to do so can leave your terminal in a permanently colored or formatted state, affecting subsequent output.
Fix: Append `{Style.reset}` to your formatted strings or explicitly call `print(Style.reset)`.
gotcha While `colored` supports 256-color and RGB (true color) modes, not all terminal emulators fully support these advanced features. Older or simpler terminals might only display 8/16 ANSI colors or render escape sequences as plain text.
Fix: Test your application on target terminal environments. For maximum compatibility, stick to basic 8/16 ANSI colors if advanced features are not critical or cannot be guaranteed.
deprecated The syntax and API have remained relatively stable. Major breaking changes are not widely documented for recent versions. However, `colored` introduced RGB color support in recent versions. Code relying on this feature will not work with older `colored` versions that predate RGB support.
Fix: Ensure `colored` is updated to a version that supports RGB for `Fore.rgb()` and `Back.rgb()` functionality. The current version (2.3.2) supports RGB.

Install

pip install colored Install stable version

Imports

Fore
```
from colored import Fore
```
Back
```
from colored import Back
```
Style
```
from colored import Style
```

Quickstart

The quickstart demonstrates basic foreground, background, and RGB color usage with f-strings, emphasizing the importance of `Style.reset` to revert terminal formatting.

from colored import Fore, Back, Style

print(f'{Fore.white}{Back.green}Colored is Awesome!!!{Style.reset}')
print(f'{Fore.rgb(255, 100, 50)}This is a true color text.{Style.reset}')

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