HUD Painter

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,832 endorsements) 📥 255,057 downloads 📌 v1.3.0 📅 5/26/2024
🟡 Updated this year

By DJ_Kovrik · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 1/17/2026 📅 Created: 5/26/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ Cyber Engine Tweaks — Cyber Engine Tweaks (CET) Download ↗
2🛠️ RED4ext — RED4ext (native plugin loader) Download ↗
3🛠️ redscript — redscript (scripting framework) Download ↗
4🧩 ArchiveXL — ArchiveXL (archive loader) Download ↗
5🧩 TweakXL — TweakXL (tweak framework) Download ↗
6🧩 Codeware — Codeware (UI framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #68 of 100 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Key features

- New menu for color theme customization (main_colors.inkstyle), supports Johnny theme colors as well (main_colors_johnny.inkstyle)

- New controls to manage colors

- A few basic widget previews that show related color changes while you editing them

- Create and use as many presets as you like, each color preset uses it's own json file which you can save or share with other users

How to use

1. Run the game and load your save file

2. Go to the pause menu and select HUD Painter

3. Change the colors as you like and save your edits as a new preset

4. Activate your newly created preset

5. Relaunch the game and enjoy the new color theme

For preset authors

Colors reference list is available here

Important note

The game uses so called HDRColor for widget coloring and it might have a glowing effect, but this effect does not fully work until you load your save game (i.e. pre-game menu colors won't have any glow at all), I haven't found the way to fix it yet. So at the moment it is better to use pre-game HUD Painter menu to switch between presets if you have any, but for color editing I'd recommend using the mod from the pause menu after you load your saved game.

Custom UI mods which have colors compatibility out of the box

  • []ShaderDrift - Free Style Drift Race[/]

    []Vehicle Durability Display[/]

    []Drive an Aerial Vehicle[/]

    Color selector controls

    - Default color block shows preview of the base game color, Custom color shows the edited color

    - Red / Green / Blue sliders allow you to change the current selected color

    - Copy / Paste buttons can be used to copy selected color values to other colors, when you copy any color you can paste it as many times as you need until you press the Cancel button

    - Reset color button restores color to the base preset color

    - From HEX button can be used to enter the color hex value (RGB, no alpha)

    Please keep in mind that all color changes become applied only on the game load or when you press the [

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

HUD Painter is a UI mod that adds a new menu for customizing the game's color theme. With 1,832 endorsements and 255,057 downloads, it's a popular choice for players who want to personalize their interface. It was last updated in January 2026, indicating active maintenance.

✨ Key Features

Adds a new menu for customizing the game color theme.
Allows players to personalize the UI appearance.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • High download count (255,057) shows broad appeal.
  • Active development with a recent update (January 2026).
  • Simple concept that directly addresses UI personalization.

⚠️ Cons

  • Limited to color theme changes—no other UI tweaks.
  • May conflict with other UI overhaul mods that alter colors.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want to change the game's color scheme to match their preference or improve visibility. If you're looking for a full UI overhaul, this isn't it—it's purely cosmetic color customization.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check if your other UI mods have color options that might conflict.
  • Experiment with different color presets to find one that improves readability.
  • If you're using a mod manager, install and activate HUD Painter last to ensure it overrides other UI colors.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
Author
DJ_Kovrik
Version
1.3.0
Downloads
255,057
Endorsements
1,832
Category
User Interface
Created
5/26/2024
Updated
1/17/2026

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