Players who want a professional, "satellite-style" or high-detail aesthetic rather than just flat colors.
Always place map background mods above all map files (ProMods, RusMap, etc.) in your Mod Manager to ensure the colors override the default textures. COLOUR BACKGROUND FOR ETS2 MAPS 1.36
For , "Colour Background" mods are essential for players using large "map combos" (like ProMods, RusMap, and Middle East expansions) to ensure the UI map remains aligned and visually clear. Top Colour Background Mods for 1.36 Colored Background for All Maps (v1.0) Top Colour Background Mods for 1
Highly recommended for version 1.36 map combos involving ProMods 2.43 or MHAPro . Simple Colored Map (Steam Workshop) Steam Workshop::Simple Colored Map
Some players find the colors "too bright," especially in the freight market menu, which can make small city dots harder to see against the background. ProMods High Quality Background Map
For the best visual experience, some mods recommend setting the map alignment to "Flat" in the settings to avoid skewed text. Steam Workshop::Simple Colored Map