Among Us Character List: Crewmates, Impostors and Colors

Updated 10 November 2026 · Standard formula, shown below

The main Among Us character types are Crewmates and Impostors, represented by colorful, customizable astronauts. A match can include several players using different colors and cosmetics, but the familiar bean-shaped astronaut is an avatar—not a separate character with a fixed name or backstory.

What counts as an Among Us character?

In everyday conversation, “Among Us characters” usually means the little spacesuited figures players control. The game does not give each color a distinct identity, personality, or official character name. Instead, players choose an avatar’s color and can personalize its appearance with items such as hats, skins, and, in supported versions, other cosmetics.

The two important character roles are Crewmate and Impostor. These roles determine what a player is trying to do during a round; the avatar’s color and clothing do not determine its role. A red character, for example, could be a Crewmate in one match and an Impostor in another.

Among Us colors and character appearances

The standard color choices commonly associated with Among Us include:

Red
Blue
Green
Pink
Orange
Yellow
Black
White
Purple
Brown
Cyan
Lime

Color availability and presentation can vary with the game version, platform, or current lobby settings. In a multiplayer lobby, players generally need distinct colors, so a requested color may already be taken. Color names are useful for identifying someone in conversation, but they are not reliable proof of that player’s role.

Cosmetics add variety without turning the avatars into a roster of named heroes. Depending on what is available in a particular version, players may be able to equip hats, wearables, skins, or pets. Some appearance options are included in the game, while others may depend on platform, edition, or optional purchases. Cosmetic items change presentation, not the basic Crewmate or Impostor objective.

Crewmates and Impostors: the two main roles

Crewmates form the larger team in a standard match. Their usual goal is to finish the assigned tasks or identify and eject the Impostor or Impostors. Tasks are shown in the interface, and players can move around the map to complete them. Crewmates can also report discovered bodies and take part in discussions and votes.

Impostors try to defeat the Crewmates while avoiding detection. Their options commonly include eliminating Crewmates, using sabotage to disrupt the group, and using vents to move around in ways ordinary Crewmates cannot. The exact number of Impostors and available settings depend on the lobby configuration.

Some games also use additional roles, especially in settings or modes that support role customization. Roles such as Scientist, Engineer, Guardian Angel, Shapeshifter, and other special roles have appeared in Among Us updates. They are not simply alternate names for the basic character colors, and not every role is present in every match. A host’s settings and the selected game mode determine which roles can appear.

How character selection works

Players choose an appearance in the lobby before a round begins. In a typical online game, enter a lobby and use the customization options—often accessed through a laptop or a similar interface in the waiting area—to select an available color and equip permitted cosmetics. Controls and interface details can differ between platforms and updates.

Join or create a lobby and wait until character customization is available.
Open the customization interface and choose an unclaimed color.
Select any available cosmetic options you want to wear.
Check that the lobby’s rules and mode suit the kind of match you want to play.

Character appearance is separate from role assignment. Players typically do not select “Crewmate” or “Impostor” as a personal outfit; the game assigns a role for the round according to the match and its settings. In modes with special roles, assignment likewise depends on the configuration rather than the avatar’s appearance.

Names, colors, and common misconceptions

Players can use display names, and those names may change between games. As a result, “Red” is a color reference, not a permanent character name. There is no canonical cast in which Red is always the hero, Black is always suspicious, or a particular color always represents the Impostor.

A common misconception is that a character’s color gives clues to its role. In the standard game, it does not: role assignment is independent of color. Players may still use colors to describe events—“I saw Green near the room”—but should avoid confusing a player’s chosen name, color, and actual role.

Another source of confusion is fan art, memes, animations, and custom content. These may give the avatars names, personalities, or storylines, but those details are creative interpretations unless they are explicitly part of an official game feature. The simple astronaut design is recognizable, but it does not imply that each color is a separate story character.

How to tell players apart during a match

In a busy game, use more than color when recalling what happened. Pay attention to locations, timing, reported actions, and who was present. A brief note such as “Cyan entered the upper room after the meeting” is more useful than a judgment based only on a color or cosmetic.

Check the player’s current color and display name in the lobby.
Remember where you saw a player and what happened around that time.
During meetings, describe observable actions rather than treating appearance as evidence.
If colors are hard to distinguish, use names, locations, and other visible details to clarify who you mean.

These habits help avoid mistaken accusations, particularly when players change colors between matches or when several avatars are moving together.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many characters are in Among Us?
There is no fixed roster of named characters. Players control astronaut avatars, choose from available colors and cosmetics, and receive a role for each match. The available role set can vary by mode and settings.

What are the Among Us character names?
The game does not give each color a permanent official character name. Players may have display names, while colors such as Red or Cyan are commonly used to identify avatars during a match.

Are Among Us colors connected to roles?
No. A color does not determine whether a player is a Crewmate or an Impostor. Roles are assigned for the match and are independent of the selected appearance.

Can you choose to be an Impostor?
In standard matches, players generally do not pick their role directly. The game assigns roles based on the match configuration; hosts can adjust available role and match settings where supported.

What special roles can appear in Among Us?
Some versions and modes support roles beyond Crewmate and Impostor, including roles such as Scientist, Engineer, Guardian Angel, or Shapeshifter. Which ones can appear depends on the game mode and lobby settings.

Can I change my character’s color?
Players can usually choose an available color in the lobby’s customization interface. If another player has already claimed that color, select a different one; exact controls may vary by platform and game version.

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