Here's how to change your HUD color in Elite: Dangerous

All it takes is editing a config file.

Elite: Dangerous is a fantastic space simulator where you're free to do almost anything, even venture out into the void. The default ship HUD color is a bright orange with blue highlights for contrast. If you're a Denver Broncos fan or otherwise like orange, then this color scheme might appeal to you.

There's nothing wrong with this, so fret not, console players since you can't change your HUD color over there. But if you're on PC, you can easily change the whole color scheme to something of your choosing. Here's how to change your HUD color in Elite: Dangerous.



How to change the HUD color


Open Steam and right click on Elite: Dangerous.
Hover over 'Manage,' then click 'Browse local files.'
In your File Explorer, open the 'Products' folder, then 'elite-dangerous-64.'
Make a copy of the GraphicsConfiguration.xml file, then open the original file in a text editor.


Under the section 'GUIColour,' you're looking for 'Standard' under the 'Defa...