Color Mood Tracker

Pick one color each day to capture how you feel. See your month as a color palette calendar — a visual diary of your emotional landscape. Completely private: all data stays in your browser.

Today's color

Sky Blue
#5bbfff

Entry log

How it works

Color psychology research shows that colors carry consistent emotional associations across cultures. Using color as a journaling shorthand is faster than writing long descriptions — and the monthly calendar gives you a visual overview that words alone can't provide.

1. Pick a color Use the color picker or tap a mood preset. The color you choose represents the emotional tone of your day.
2. Add a note A short note anchors the color to something concrete — a feeling, an event, a person. Optional but helps with recall.
3. See the calendar Each day's square fills with your chosen color. Clusters of similar colors reveal mood patterns you might otherwise miss.
4. Export or share Download your monthly palette as a PNG to share, print, or include in a mood board. Data never leaves your device.

Example: if you notice a run of deep blues and grays in the second week, that's a signal worth reflecting on. A burst of warm yellows and oranges shows a period of high energy or happiness.

Frequently asked questions

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.