Let me say, for the record, that I’m a big fan of Sims 4 recolors.
Since Create a Style is strictly kept to TS3, the color options for CAS and Build/Buy items have always felt… limited. Don’t get me wrong; I do realize that having a limited number of options is incredibly convenient. Decision paralysis is a thing, after all.
But sometimes, the design options EA feel sorely lacking.
Enter recolors! I’ve split this article up into CAS items and Build/Buy items, so feel free to jump to whichever section you need!
Springsims’ recolor of this full body outfit (available via a TS4 patch update in 2019) adds 30 gorgeous new swatches; 19 solid colors, six patterns, and five ombre options.
They’re all stunning shades, and I think there’s a solid representation for brights, neutrals, naturals, etc. to consider it sufficiently versatile.
3. Base Game Fitted Tank Recolor by justkeepsimming
Whether as a protective undergarment or a simple no-fuss top, they will always be useful. Ergo, it makes sense to have multiple shade options for them so that they match literally any color scheme you’ve got going on.
This recolor adds 60 swatches, so I’d be surprised if you don’t find the shade you need.
The Sims 4: Snowy Escape is hands-down one of my favorite packs, so I’m glad the CAS stuff in it are getting some CC creator love.
Specifically, the yukata. Biffybobs’ did a full recolor for it for both Male and Female frames, so no one’s left out! Twelve solid colors and twelve blossom patterns make for a total of 24 new swatch options.
The Laundry Day stuff pack introduced a handful of cool new CAS items to the game.
Likewise, blindingechoes’ recolor introduces a handful of cool new color swatches to said items.
They used @nerdychibimonster’s palette to recolor ten clothes from the pack (check preview pics to know which ones), adding a total of 30 more options for each item.
9. Gingersnaps: A Hat Recolor by Captain Saltypants
Despite the pack’s problematic initial release, My Wedding Stories adds a lot of beautiful new CAS items to the game.
The hairs, in particular, are definitely worth mentioning.
If you’ve got the pack, I highly recommend these recolors by bearphase. They use CC creator noodles’ Sorbet Remix palette, meaning those pretty, pretty hairstyles can be available in 76 new berry candy colors!
11. Toddler Stuff Overall (Recolor) by Standardheld
I am pretty openly biased towards anything that adds more content for the often overlooked Sims life stages (which is basically anything that’s not Young Adult or Adult).
So this recolor for the cute Toddler Stuff jumpsuit gets an A in my book.
Standardheld’s recolor adds 52 solid colors and 39 patterned swatches, for a grand total of 91 new design options!
12. Spa Day Twisted Tank Recolours by soaringsparrows
This spaghetti-strap tank top with the bandeau undergarment is actually one of my favorite vanilla EA tops.
It’s pretty close to my personal style.
I also think it looks great on most of my Sims. Thankfully, soaringsparrows’ recolor gives me more mileage from this tee without having to reuse the same eight colors multiple times.
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If you prefer Maxis Match/clayified textures for your Sims’ hair, this custom hair + recolor dump by Aveira is a gift that keeps on giving.
It contains eighteen original hairs with 65 new colors each. The color options contain a mix of natural hair colors and unnatural hair colors, and the unnatural is further split into deeps, neons, pastels, etc. It’s an overall great selection that I’m confident you’ll love!
15. Fluffy Ponytail v2 in Sorbets Remix by KissaLopa
Another Sorbets Remix recolor by KissaLopa with okruee’s Shiloh hair.
Okruee is one of my favorite Maxis Match CC creators with tons of quality CAS items in their catalog.
This slightly messy high pony is a cute and versatile hairstyle that’s pretty and pretty one-of-a-kind, so I definitely see the need for more color options!
Ombre hairstyles are pretty trendy right now. And I don’t see them losing popularity any time soon.
So before they go the way of chunky colored highlights and become but a memory that everyone cringes at, why not add a couple to your game? I really like the simplicity of both hairstyles, and I think aquarius4sun’s recolors look really pretty (even with Laptop Mode on!).
18. Ravensims Hairs in Academia Palettes by Witheringsims
Witheringsims’ recolor of ravensims’ Jada and Libi buns adds serendipitysims’ Historian Palette to the original mesh’s 15 colors, for a total of 43 color options.
And if you’ve seen the Historian Palette, then you know that it’s 28 shades of beautifully muted ‘unnatural’ hair colors — think orange, green, lilac, and cornflower blue.
This half-and-half hairstyle by feralpoodles is a crowd favorite, for sure. I see it used a lot for e-girl (or e-Sims?) builds, and I’m fairly certain there are Alpha CC retextures of it.
Evoxyr’s Oblivion Recolour adds a lot of new, unique shades for the hair that are pretty varied.
There’s a whole category of neutrals and browns, some colorful dyes, and a fairly equal representation of bright and muted hues.
20. Adie’s Eyebrows: Saccharine Palette Recolors by ajduckie
Get your Sim some gorgeous new brows in 30 soft pastel swatches! Originally made by adiec, these six eyebrows (with some beautiful arches, might I add!) come in EA’s standard 18-color palette.
Ajduckie’s recolor adds 23 natural colors and 7 unnatural/dyed colors to the options.
You can’t go wrong with a solid red lip, so long as the red compliments your skintone.
With plumbhilda’s recolor adding about 30 different swatches of red to weepingsimmer’s custom matte lipstick, I don’t think finding your Sim’s shade will be a problem.
Who even knew red could have thirty variations?
22. Horizon Clothes in Candy Shoppe! By berryconfetti
Tamosim’s long, boxy sweater is a custom clothing item I personally use a lot in my game, so I can attest that it’s every bit as cute and cozy as the preview photos make it look!
Citrontart’s Starfall recolor adds a festive sprinkling of stars across the sweater’s collarbones and shoulders, making it the perfect option for a quiet, tasteful holiday sweater.
Magnolian Farewell’s Midnight Mystique dress is a gorgeous, photskinned number with a loose mermaid cut and stunning lace bodice with 3D elements.
Viiavi’s Maxis Match recolor adds lighter cream colors using @pastry-box’s 8Bitto palette (plus two original swatches), making it less of a Vampire Wedding guest dress and more of a, well, regular wedding guest gown.
I’m not very good at keeping track of new clothes that roll out with different Sims 4 packs. So I don’t know if there’s an existing vanilla EA version of this.
What I do know is that this cropped-jacket-plus-shirt combo looks awesome in soft, cotton colors — hence the recommendation!
The mesh is included in the recolor file, so you won’t have to download @ridgeport’s original Puddle Jacket.
Some of the Sims 4 base game sofas, chairs, and loveseats were in dire need of happier, more vibrant colors.
Rainbow sparkles stayed true to their name and delivered seven additional. The ROYGBIV theme may be intimidating for those who prefer quiet palettes. But for those who’ve been dying for more color options? This one’s a keeper!
29. Matching Recolors for 9 Base Game Plants by simsi45
Plants, according to the creator, can “simply turn ANY room, 10 times prettier”.
I never really got the art of placing plants in TS4 builds, but I have to agree. A hint of green can make a room look decorated well.
If the lack of design options for base game plants frustrates you, this mod will make you feel better. It introduces several new color add-ons to nine decorative BGC plants. More color options means more chances of having a cohesive color scheme!
Some lovely book clutter for your bibliophilic Sims!
These decorative base game book stacks now have a more matte and colorful aesthetic thanks to this recolor. The haphazardly piled book stacks have fifteen new swatches while the lined-up books have eight. Feel free to mix, match, and clutter as you see fit!
Build & Buy Recolors that Require Packs
33. Jungle Adventure Kitchen Recolor by Miss Ruby Bird
The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure introduced a lovely color palette to the game; bright yellows and burnt oranges, all with a healthy sprinkling of green and wood.
You know; jungle colors.
Miss Ruby Bird injects that same aesthetic into the pack’s kitchen items via this recolor set; twelve shiny new shades for seven meshes.
If there’s anything I’ve learned looking through all these recolors, it that matte and Maxis Match textures work incredibly well together.
These six items from the Kids Room Stuff pack each have five new color options, courtesy of so87g, and they’re all rich, gorgeous, natural shades. Very vintage, indeed!
This pack contains a number of dining items from Cats & Dogs and Laundry Day, and I think it’s adorable how well they work together!
Achieving a seamless color scheme for builds when you’re working with different packs is pretty difficult considering the swatch options are often miles apart. So something like lina-cherie’s recolor set makes it much, much easier to match stuff from.
