Available atomic colouring schemes are:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| charge | Atoms and connected bonds are coloured according to their charge |
| element | Atoms and connected bonds are coloured according to their element |
| force | Atoms and connected bonds are coloured according to the force acting on the atom |
| velocity | Atoms and connected bonds are coloured according to the velocities of the atoms |
| bonds | Atoms and connected bonds are coloured according to the number of bonds to the atom |
| custom | Atoms and connected bonds are coloured according to the custom colours set on individual atoms |