Color variable support for map icons

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read
  • Learn how to use color variables to change theming in your mobile map icons

    Map screens have a Pin Color section with a Pin color variable field to control the color map pins using a color variable. A map pin is used on the map template screen, to indicate points of interest on the map.

    Using this field you can define any color variable from the UX Theme Properties [sys_ux_theme_property] table. For a list available variables see the color design guide below.

    For details on creating icon UI sections, see Configure an icon UI section.

    Pin color showing the color labeled as Primary 1.

    Color design guide for map pins

    Color name Pin example Color options
    Primary Primary mobile pin
    Mobile variable
    primary
    Web variable
    --now-color--primary-1
    Secondary Secondary mobile pin
    Mobile variable
    secondary
    Web variable
    --now-color--secondary-3
    Tertiary Tertiary mobile pin
    Mobile variable
    tertiary
    Web variable
    --now-color_grouped--gray-4
    Brand Brand mobile pin
    Mobile variable
    brand
    Web variable
    --now-color_brand--secondary