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Easily Change Folder Colors and Create Folders in SharePoint Using Power Automate

What can you do?

  • Change folder colors automatically
  • Create new folders with color already applied
  • Rename and recolor folders in one go

How does it work?

Power Automate uses API requests to control SharePoint behind the scenes. You’ll create a flow that,

  1. Sends a request to SharePoint with the color you want (like blue or green).
  2. Let you create or rename folders too, all in one click.

What You’ll Need,

  • SharePoint site URL
  • Folder name and desired color (use a HEX code like #006400 for dark green)
    Hex code
  • API permissions (ask your IT if unsure)

How to Do It?

  1. Open Power Automate and create an Instant Cloud Flow.
  2. Add "Send an HTTP request to SharePoint" action.
  3. Fill in your site, method (POST), and the API URL for color or folder creation.
  4. Add the folder name and color code in the body.
  5. Save and run the flow to see changes live in SharePoint.
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Pro Tips

  • Test your flows before using them widely.
  • Stick to color codes that match your company’s style.
  • Use automation to save time on repetitive folder tasks.

Different Examples

{
    "coloringInformation": {
        "ColorHex": "3"
    }
}

Stamp Color: Change the existing folder's coloring information
_api/foldercoloring/stampcolor(DecodeUrl='/sites/{siteName}/{libraryName}/{folderName})

Example: 
_api/foldercoloring/stampcolor(DecodeUrl='/sites/TheVillage/Employee Details/MyEmployeeData)

Create a Folder: create a new folder with selected color
_api/foldercoloring/CreateFolder(DecodeUrl='/sites/{siteName}/{libraryName}/{folderName}, Overwrite={true/false})

Example: 
_api/foldercoloring/CreateFolder(DecodeUrl='/sites/TheVillage/Employee Details/MyEmployeeData, Overwrite=true)

Rename a Folder: rename a folder and change the color to selected color
_api/foldercoloring/RenameFolder(DecodeUrl='/sites/{siteName}/{libraryName}/{folderName}, newName='newFolderName')

Example: 
_api/foldercoloring/RenameFolder(DecodeUrl='/sites/TheVillage/Employee Details/MyEmployeeData, newName='EmployeeData')

In Short. Power Automate lets you color-code and create folders in SharePoint easily—something you can’t do quickly through Teams or SharePoint alone. Set it up once, and enjoy a cleaner, more colorful workspace.

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