Settle
What your poop color
is telling you.
From healthy brown to colors worth a second look — here's what stool color can mean, and how to keep an eye on yours.
Why stool color matters
Stool gets its normal brown from bile and the breakdown of food as it moves through your gut. Most color changes are harmless and tied to diet, but a few can signal something worth checking. Knowing which is which brings peace of mind.
Alongside consistency on the Bristol scale, color is a simple daily signal. Settle lets you note both quickly, so unusual changes are easy to catch and — if they persist — easy to show a healthcare provider.
What you get with Settle
Brown: typical
Shades of brown are the normal, healthy range for most people.
Green & yellow
Often diet- or speed-related, but persistent yellow, greasy stool is worth noting.
Red & black: check
Bright red or black, tarry stool can be significant — don't ignore it.
Stool colors and what they can mean
Brown — the healthy default
Normal stool ranges across shades of brown thanks to bile. This is what you'll see most of the time on a healthy diet.
Green and yellow
Green can come from leafy vegetables or fast transit; yellow, greasy, foul-smelling stool may indicate excess fat and is worth tracking if it persists.
Red, black, and pale — worth attention
Bright red may be dietary or from the lower gut; black and tarry, or pale/clay-colored stool, can signal issues that deserve prompt medical attention. Settle is not a medical device — if you see these consistently, contact a healthcare professional.
Frequently asked questions
What color should healthy poop be?
Shades of brown are typical and healthy for most people, thanks to bile in the digestive process.
Is green poop bad?
Usually not — it's often from leafy greens or faster transit. Persistent changes alongside other symptoms are worth tracking and discussing with a doctor.
When should I worry about stool color?
Black and tarry, bright red, or pale/clay-colored stool that persists warrants medical attention. Settle helps you record when and how often it happens.
Can I track stool color in Settle?
Yes. You can log color alongside Bristol type and other factors in seconds.
A settled gut starts with one log
Free on the App Store. Your first log takes less than a minute.