How to set up template file colors in IntelliJ IDEA

Problem

By default, "Templates" folder has a light color in the Project view

Example:

How to make this color in the Project View more noticeable?

Solution

Here is how to use file colors to make the templates folder more noticeable, according to personal preferences:

1. Go to “Settings | Appearance & behavior | Scopes” and add a new scope “Templates”

2. Create a new scope “templates” and select path file:**//templates//* as a pattern

3. Go to “Settings | File colors” and specify the bright color for “Templates” scope

Result