Abstract: Systems and methods for expressing sentiment regarding any subject using color are disclosed. A user selects a topic and a color to be associated with that topic. A color is selected via a color widget, from a plurality of colors, each color corresponding to a particular sentiment for selection by the user to be associated with that topic. The user optionally inputs a text entry associated with the topic. A processor analyzes a plurality of entries of selected colors associated with the topic received from a plurality of members and renders a graphical object composed of differently-colored bands, each band having a length commensurate with a respective proportion of member entries selecting that color for association with the topic. Network-based access for display of the graphical object associated with the topic is provided to a plurality of members.