# Finding suitable colors for my map

**URL:** <https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/finding-suitable-colors-for-my-map/6481>\
**Category:** Q&A\
**Tags:** gmt, color\
**Created:** [August 19, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/finding-suitable-colors-for-my-map/6481 "2026-08-19T17:04:01Z")\
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**Author:** ![PlanetGus](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex047/user_avatar/forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/planetgus/32/303_2.png) [@PlanetGus](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/PlanetGus)\
**Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/finding-suitable-colors-for-my-map/6481/3 "2026-08-20T16:52:35Z")

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Well, you can explore the color palettes available (including here : [Cpt-city, now in Rails](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/cpt-city-now-in-rails/6347) )

… and eventually play with the grdhisteq module (see the doc for details)

Best,

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