Explore the Colorful New World of Android Auto with Google Maps!

Google Maps has become the go-to app for navigating within cities, states, and countries. It is ideal for both long-distance travel and checking routes with heavy traffic. Recently, Google Maps has undergone a major visual update, including a revamped color palette. This update is now also available on Android Auto. Stay informed about the changes made to your trusted navigation companion and make the most of its features.

The color palette of Google Maps has been renewed

According to a report by 9To5 Google, a recent update to Google Maps replaces the traditional warm colors with a cooler palette. The Google Maps color palette now has a mint tone for parks and forests and gray for roads. These changes have brought some usability improvements.

However, these changes can be a difficult experience for users who are used to the previous aesthetics. It takes some getting used to. Like most things Google, you have to connect it. On the positive side, it can be expected that navigating the road will be much easier once users get used to it.

For those unaware, this updated look isn’t limited to Android Auto; it has been widely adopted on the web, Android and iOS platforms. Google has released several new updates to Maps over the past few weeks, including Immersive Views for routes, more detailed navigation, and public transit filters.

The new color scheme extends to the entire map and to different parts of the Android application interface. The text, the blue navigation bar, and the directional card at the top of the interface have all undergone color adjustments to be consistent with the updated palette.

One significant change is the use of a lighter shade of green in parks and nature areas. It creates a clearer contrast with the gray roads. This tweak allows Google to use white at street intersections, improving visibility at zoomed-out levels. In addition, dotted lines in natural environments are less visible in the new color palette.

Buildings and structures now take on shades of gray or light yellow based on their visibility. It contributes to the creation of a more dynamic visual experience. Motorways, on the other hand, have a much darker gray with blue undertones.