Illustrator no longer keeping custom layer colors. Layer colors revert to black
In recent Illustrator builds, custom layer colors applied to layers are not being saved with the document. When reopening the file, all layers that used custom colors revert to black, regardless of the original assignments. Default layer colors still persist correctly.
Steps to Reproduce:
Create a new Illustrator document.
Add multiple layers.
Assign custom RGB colors to the layers (not from the default layer color list).
Save and close the document.
Reopen the document.
Expected Result:
Layers retain the custom colors assigned to them.
Actual Result:
All custom-colored layers revert to black, while default colors are preserved.
Impact:
This breaks workflows that depend on a standardized layer color scheme (e.g., manufacturing, prepress, or complex multi-step production). Users can no longer rely on Illustrator to persist custom colors across sessions.
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We have fixed this issue with latest Beta - 30.0.0.114
Please give it a try and let us know your observations.
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Can confirm! Oh, this is bad :(