- What is a color mood tracker?
- A color mood tracker is a journaling method where you assign a color to each day based on how you feel. Instead of writing paragraphs, you capture your emotional state with a single color — then view the month as a mosaic. Therapists and art journalers have used color-based mood charts for decades; this tool brings that practice to a browser with zero friction.
- What do different colors mean for mood?
- Color-mood associations vary by person, but common patterns include: blues for calm, sadness, or reflection; yellows and oranges for happiness, energy, or optimism; reds for passion, anger, or excitement; greens for balance, growth, or contentment; purples for creativity or melancholy; grays for numbness, fatigue, or neutrality. The presets in this tracker offer a starting palette, but your personal associations matter more — pick whatever color feels right for the day.
- Is my data private? Where is it stored?
- Completely private. All entries are saved in your browser's localStorage — a storage area that never leaves your device. There is no server, no account, no upload. Clearing your browser data will erase entries, so use the PNG export to keep a permanent record. If you use multiple devices, you'll need to export and re-import manually (the PNG serves as an archival format).
- Can I change a past entry?
- Yes. Navigate to the month in question using the arrow buttons, then click any colored square in the calendar — or find the entry in the Entry Log below the calendar. Clicking a past day's cell will load its color and note back into the entry form so you can edit and re-save. Entries can also be deleted individually from the Entry Log using the × button.
- How do I use the PNG export?
- Click "Export as PNG" below the calendar. The tool draws the current month's color grid onto a Canvas element and triggers a download. The file name includes the year and month for easy archiving. Share it on social media as a mood recap, print it for a physical journal, or collect 12 months into an annual mood mosaic.