Reticle Color Picker
Quick setup flow: pick a color, preview on bright and dark backgrounds, copy command, test in range.
Last verified: Season 28 — Feb 2026
Presets
Launch Option Command
+reticle_color "0 255 255"How to apply in Steam
- Open Steam and go to your Library
- Right-click Apex Legends → Properties
- In the Launch Options field, paste the command above
- Close the window and launch the game
- Your crosshair color will now be changed!
Note: This only works on PC (Steam & Origin). Console players can only use the in-game preset colors.
How to Change Your Crosshair Color
- Open Steam and find Apex Legends in your library
- Right-click → Properties → Launch Options
- Paste the command from the tool above
- Launch the game — your new crosshair color is active
The command uses RGB values between 0 and 255. For example, +reticle_color "0 255 255" sets a cyan crosshair.
How This Tool Works
This tool is for fast setup: pick a color, check live preview, copy command, and test in range.
The command updates instantly while you move sliders or use hex input, so there is no manual conversion step.
Background toggle lets you test visibility against dark and bright scenes before locking your final color.
Formula & Assumptions
- Command format: +reticle_color "R G B".
- RGB values are integer channels from 0 to 255 in standard mode.
- Hex input converts directly to RGB values.
- Copied command is ready for Steam launch options.
Example Scenario
- Pick a high-contrast color like cyan or yellow and preview on both dark and light backgrounds.
- Adjust RGB sliders until edge visibility feels stable on both backgrounds.
- Copy command and paste into Steam launch options to test in Firing Range.
Common Mistakes
- Choosing colors that blend with common map lighting or ability VFX.
- Changing values without testing both dark and bright environments.
- Forgetting that this launch-command method is PC-focused.
Data Source & Update Policy
- Command syntax is based on widely used Apex launch-option format.
- Preset values are editorial convenience defaults and can be customized freely.
- If command behavior changes in a future engine update, the command template should be revised.
How To Validate Any Output
Treat this page as a decision aid, not a black box. Start by checking that your inputs reflect your real situation (current rank, level, inventory, or playtime). Then compare one result against a real in-game outcome or official patch-note value. If the output is directionally right and assumptions match your case, use it for planning. If your local conditions differ, adjust assumptions and run another scenario before acting on the number.
The goal is transparent utility. Every calculator here intentionally exposes assumptions so you can audit the logic quickly and avoid common mistakes from outdated guides. That approach helps this site stay useful even when the Apex meta changes, because updating a few clearly documented values is faster and safer than rewriting hidden logic.