Role Colors & Gradients

Discord now supports advanced role colors including gradients and multi-color effects. DiSky exposes these powerful features for creating eye-catching role colors.

Available since DiSky v4.28.0

Role color gradients and multi-color effects require DiSky v4.28.0 or higher. Older versions support only solid colors.

Types of Role Colors

Solid Colors

A single, standard color:

set color of {_role} to blue

Gradient Colors

A smooth transition between multiple colors:

set primary color of {_role} to red
set secondary color of {_role} to yellow
set tertiary color of {_role} to blue

Gradient colors create a flowing rainbow or custom gradient effect on the role in the member list.

Holographic Colors

Special “holographic” or metallic effect:

set primary color of {_role} to white
set holographic state of {_role} to true

Setting Role Colors

Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Colors

For gradient effects, use three color slots:

set primary color of {_role} to hex "#FF0000"      # Red
set secondary color of {_role} to hex "#00FF00"    # Green
set tertiary color of {_role} to hex "#0000FF"     # Blue

Tip

Gradients display in order: primary → secondary → tertiary. The effect is smoother with colors that blend well together.

Checking Color Type

Determine what kind of color a role has:

if {_role} is gradient:
    reply with "This role has a gradient!"

if {_role} is holographic:
    reply with "This role has a holographic effect!"

if {_role} is solid:
    reply with "This role has a solid color!"

Complete Examples

Rainbow Gradient Role

command /rainbow:
    trigger:
        set {_role} to member role "Rainbow"

        set primary color of {_role} to red
        set secondary color of {_role} to orange
        set tertiary color of {_role} to blue

        reply with "Created a rainbow gradient role!"

Holographic Admin Role

command /admin-role:
    trigger:
        set {_role} to member role "Administrator"

        # White holographic effect
        set primary color of {_role} to white
        set holographic state of {_role} to true

        reply with "Admin role now has a holographic effect!"

Dynamic Team Colors

command /team-colors <color1> <color2> <color3>:
    trigger:
        set {_role} to member role "Team"

        set primary color of {_role} to arg-1
        set secondary color of {_role} to arg-2
        set tertiary color of {_role} to arg-3

        reply with "Team role colors updated!"

Color Values

You can use any color format:

# Named colors
set primary color of {_role} to red

# Hex colors
set primary color of {_role} to hex "#FF5733"

# RGB colors
set primary color of {_role} to rgb(255, 87, 51)

Caution

Ensure colors are distinct enough to create a visible gradient effect. Colors that are too similar may appear as a solid color.

Practical Use Cases

• Rank-based roles — Different gradients for different ranks
• Team colors — Unique color schemes for team roles
• VIP/Premium — Holographic effects for special members
• Event roles — Temporary gradient roles for special events
• Server aesthetics — Coordinated color schemes across all roles

Best Practices

1. Consistent gradients — Use complementary colors in your gradients
2. Contrast matters — Ensure gradient is visible against Discord’s dark background
3. Don’t overuse — A few gradient roles look better than too many
4. Test appearance — Check how the gradient looks in the member list
5. Use accessibility — Avoid color combinations that are hard to distinguish

Limitations

• Each role can have up to 3 colors (primary, secondary, tertiary)
• Holographic effect is a Boolean flag (on or off)
• Gradients are server-specific (each role can have different colors)

Next Steps

• Learn about Role Management
• Explore Member Management