Color Variant is not showing up on product, not sure why!

Topic summary

A user encountered an issue where color variants other than blue, white, and black were not displaying correctly on their product page. Specifically, a red hoodie option appeared with a plain white color picker instead of showing the actual color, potentially confusing customers.

Troubleshooting steps suggested:

  • Verify all variants are set to ‘Active’ (not Draft/Archived)
  • Check inventory settings and stock levels
  • Review theme-specific variant picker settings
  • Ensure color names match exactly (case-sensitive)
  • Confirm color swatch image files are properly named and uploaded
  • Clear browser cache to rule out caching issues

Resolution: The issue was resolved by adjusting theme settings related to variant display (option #3 from the troubleshooting list). The problem stemmed from the Shopify theme’s built-in configuration rather than product setup or inventory issues.

Summarized with AI on October 29. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.

Here is the link to the page: https://lyrizone.com/collections/apparel/products/lyrizone-tie-dye-hoodie

As you can see, there is a red production option and selection, but the color picker is plain white. This can confuse the customer into not even knowing it’s available.