The feature is not available unless you request access. Pretty lame considering they say it is available on the theme page.
Topic summary
Users are trying to add color swatches to product pages in Shopify’s Dawn theme but encounter missing settings. The expected “Products” section in theme settings doesn’t appear for many users, only “Product Card” which lacks swatch options.
Root Cause:
The color swatch feature was initially in beta and documentation was released before the actual functionality. Early access required Shopify Plus stores. The feature has since been integrated into Dawn 15+ but requires specific setup steps.
Working Solution (Dawn 15+):
- Assign products to categories that support color metafields (e.g., “Clothing”)
- Connect product variants to the category’s color metafield using the database icon
- Configure swatch settings in theme customization
- Custom color images can be uploaded instead of hex codes
Known Limitations:
- Only one variant layer can connect to color metafields (workaround: use categories like “Furniture Electronics” that support multiple color attributes)
- Mobile display issues reported with “+” numbers appearing next to swatches
- Official Shopify documentation often doesn’t reflect the correct implementation process
Alternatives:
Several community members shared YouTube tutorials for custom coding solutions without apps. The discussion remains active with users troubleshooting specific implementation challenges.
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