Giving the Permission to Overwrite the Selected Item Color

Before you start

Configuration > [SmartOrg] Administration[Users] User Types

Here's what to do

1. Click a user type.
2. Click Recruiting.
3. Click Edit next to Other.
4. Select the Access the "Preferences" section in 'My Setup' menu permission.
5. Click Save.

Results:

Users having this user type will be able to overwrite the default selected item color in their user preferences.