Urine Color Hydration Checker
Pick the shade closest to yours on the 8 step urine color chart — from pale straw to dark brown — and get your hydration status, what the color suggests, and practical next steps.
Pick the closest shade
Your shade
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Hydration status
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What to do now:
My checks today
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General information only, not medical advice. Vitamins, medicines and some foods can change urine color without dehydration. If dark urine persists, see a doctor.
How to use
- Look at the 8 shades on the chart in good daylight.
- Tap the shade closest to yours — your hydration status appears instantly.
- Follow the next steps, and use the log to track checks through the day.
Note: Check first thing in the morning is usually darkest — compare shades at the same times daily for a fair trend.
Tips
- Aim for pale straw most of the day — that is the sweet spot of good hydration.
- Drink steadily through the day instead of large amounts at once.
- Hot weather, exercise and fever raise water needs well above the usual 8 glasses.