Solid fills in Figma - Practice Problems & Coding Challenges

Challenge - 5 Problems

❓ visualization

intermediate

Identify the correct solid fill color code

You have a rectangle with a solid fill color set in Figma. The color is a pure red with full opacity. What is the correct hex color code for this solid fill?

A #FF0000

B #00FF00

C #0000FF

D #FFFF00

💡 Hint

Pure red in hex color code is represented by full red and zero green and blue.

The hex code #FF0000 represents pure red with full opacity in Figma solid fills.

🧠 Conceptual

intermediate

Understanding opacity in solid fills

In Figma, if you set a solid fill color to blue (#0000FF) with 50% opacity, what will be the visual effect on the shape?

A The shape will appear as a semi-transparent blue, showing background behind it.

B The shape will appear green due to opacity blending.

C The shape will be fully opaque blue with no transparency.

D The shape will disappear completely.

💡 Hint

Opacity controls how see-through a color is.

Setting 50% opacity means the blue color is half transparent, so you can see the background behind the shape.

❓ dax_lod_result

advanced

Calculate average sales with solid fill color coding

You have a sales report with a measure Average Sales. You want to create a solid fill color in your BI dashboard that turns green if average sales are above 1000, yellow if between 500 and 1000, and red if below 500. Which DAX expression correctly defines this color logic?

A Color = IF([Average Sales] < 500, "Red", IF([Average Sales] <= 1000, "Yellow", "Green"))

B Color = SWITCH(TRUE(), [Average Sales] > 1000, "Green", [Average Sales] >= 500, "Yellow", "Red")

C Color = IF([Average Sales] > 1000, "Green", IF([Average Sales] >= 500, "Yellow", "Red"))

D Color = IF([Average Sales] >= 1000, "Green", IF([Average Sales] > 500, "Yellow", "Red"))

💡 Hint

Use SWITCH with TRUE() for multiple conditions in order.

Option B uses SWITCH(TRUE()) to check conditions in order and assign colors correctly based on average sales.

🔧 Formula Fix

advanced

Identify the error in solid fill color application

In a BI tool, you wrote this DAX measure to set a solid fill color based on sales:
FillColor = IF(Sales > 1000, "#00FF00", IF(Sales > 500, "#FFFF00", "#FF0000"))
But the color does not apply correctly. What is the likely cause?

A The IF function cannot be nested in DAX.

B Hex color codes must be in uppercase letters only.

C The Sales column is not aggregated, causing a row context error.

D The color codes are invalid hex codes.

💡 Hint

Check if Sales is aggregated or a column reference.

In DAX, you must aggregate columns in measures. Using Sales without aggregation causes an error, preventing color application.

❓ data_modeling

expert

Designing a color-coded sales dashboard with solid fills

You want to create a sales dashboard that uses solid fill colors to highlight sales performance by region. The colors should be dynamic based on sales targets stored in a separate table. Which data modeling approach is best to enable this dynamic solid fill color coding?

A Create a single table merging sales and targets with static color columns.

B Store color codes directly in the sales table and hardcode them in the dashboard visuals.

C Use disconnected tables with manual slicers to select colors for each region.

D Create a relationship between sales and targets tables, then use a calculated measure with LOOKUPVALUE to get target and apply color logic.

💡 Hint

Dynamic colors require relationships and measures referencing target values.

Option D enables dynamic color coding by linking sales and targets tables and using measures to determine colors based on target comparisons.

Practice

1. What is the main purpose of using Solid fills in Figma for Business Intelligence visuals?

easy

A. To import external images into the design

B. To create complex gradients and patterns

C. To add a uniform color to shapes or areas for better clarity

D. To add text labels to charts

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand what solid fills do

   Solid fills add a single, uniform color to shapes or areas in a design.

2. Step 2: Identify their use in BI visuals

   They help improve clarity and highlight important parts by using consistent colors.

3. Final Answer:

   To add a uniform color to shapes or areas for better clarity -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Solid fills = uniform color [OK]

Hint: Solid fills = one color, simple and clear [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing solid fills with gradients or patterns
• Thinking solid fills add text or images
• Assuming solid fills create complex designs

2. Which of the following is the correct way to apply a solid fill color to a shape in Figma?

easy

A. Select the shape, go to Fill section, click the color box, and pick a color

B. Right-click the shape and choose 'Add Gradient Fill'

C. Drag and drop an image onto the shape

D. Use the Text tool to type the color name inside the shape

Solution

1. Step 1: Locate the Fill section in Figma

   In Figma, the Fill section is where you add or change colors for shapes.

2. Step 2: Apply solid fill correctly

   Select the shape, click the color box in Fill, and choose the desired color to apply a solid fill.

3. Final Answer:

   Select the shape, go to Fill section, click the color box, and pick a color -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Fill section + color box = solid fill [OK]

Hint: Fill section + color picker = solid fill [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Choosing gradient fill instead of solid fill
• Trying to add images instead of colors
• Using text tool to change color

3. Consider a rectangle shape in Figma with a solid fill color set to #FF0000 (red). If you change the fill color to #00FF00 (green), what will be the visible color of the rectangle?

medium

A. Red

B. Green

C. Yellow

D. No color (transparent)

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand fill color change effect

   Changing the fill color replaces the old color with the new one on the shape.

2. Step 2: Apply the new color #00FF00

   The rectangle's fill changes from red (#FF0000) to green (#00FF00), so it will appear green.

3. Final Answer:

   Green -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Fill color change = new color visible [OK]

Hint: Last fill color set is what you see [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking colors mix to create yellow
• Assuming old color stays visible
• Believing fill becomes transparent

4. You applied a solid fill to a shape in Figma, but the color does not appear. What is the most likely reason?

medium

A. The fill opacity is set to 0%

B. The shape is locked

C. The fill color is set to black

D. The shape has no stroke

Solution

1. Step 1: Check fill opacity setting

   If fill opacity is 0%, the fill color is fully transparent and won't show.

2. Step 2: Confirm other options

   Locking a shape or having no stroke does not hide fill color; black color is visible.

3. Final Answer:

   The fill opacity is set to 0% -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Opacity 0% = invisible fill [OK]

Hint: Check opacity if fill color is invisible [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing stroke with fill visibility
• Assuming locked shape hides fill
• Thinking black color is invisible

5. You want to highlight a key metric on a BI dashboard using Figma. Which approach best uses solid fills to improve readability and focus?

hard

A. Remove all fills and use only outlines around the metric

B. Use multiple gradient fills on the metric background

C. Add a solid fill with the same color as the dashboard background

D. Apply a bright solid fill color to the metric's background and a contrasting color to the text

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand highlighting with solid fills

   Using a bright solid fill behind the metric draws attention and improves readability.

2. Step 2: Ensure text contrast

   Applying a contrasting text color ensures the metric is easy to read against the fill.

3. Step 3: Evaluate other options

   Gradients can distract, same color fill hides metric, outlines alone don't highlight well.

4. Final Answer:

   Apply a bright solid fill color to the metric's background and a contrasting color to the text -> Option D

5. Quick Check:

   Bright fill + contrast text = highlight [OK]

Hint: Bright fill + contrast text = clear highlight [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Using gradients that reduce focus
• Matching fill to background color
• Relying on outlines without fill