matplotlib / matplotlib/mplfinance

Feature Request: Ability to use `marketcolor_overrides` to set candle colors in multi-panel plots.

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Description

**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
I'd like to be able to plot two panels of candles each colored differently. I am unable to use `marketcolor_overrides` to set candle color for `make_addplot()`.

**Describe the solution you'd like**
Use `marketcolor_overrides` parameter to set candle color on other panels.

**Describe alternatives you've considered**
Unaware of any alternatives to do this other than fiddling with external axes.

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Research direction

Start by tracing how marketcolor_overrides is handled alongside make_addplot() and how multi-panel candle plots assign colors. Done means marketcolor_overrides can set candle colors on additional panels without requiring external axes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
matplotlib, python
Domain
data-visualization
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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