diff --git a/doc/quilt.1.in b/doc/quilt.1.in
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--- a/doc/quilt.1.in
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@@ -211,6 +211,93 @@ unset, the values of GIT_PAGER or PAGER is used.  If none of these variables
 is set, "less -R" is used.  An empty value indicates that no pager should be
 used.
 
+.IP QUILT_COLORS 4
+
+By default, quilt uses its predefined color set in order to be more 
+comprehensible when distiguishing various types of patches, eg.
+applied/unapplied, failed, etc.
+
+To override one or more color settings, set the QUILT_COLORS variable in 
+following syntax - colon (:) separated list of elements, each being of the
+form <format name>=<forground color>[;<background color>]
+
+Format names with their respective default values are listed below, 
+along with their usage(s).	
+Color codes(values) are standard bash coloring escape codes. 
+See more at http://tldp.org/LDP/abs/html/colorizing.html#AEN20229
+
+diff_hdr
+.RS 
+.RS
+Used in 'quilt diff' to color the index line. Defaults to 32 (green).
+.RE
+
+diff_add
+.RS
+Used in 'quilt diff' to color added lines. Defaults to 36 (azure).
+.RE
+
+diff_mod
+.RS
+Used in 'quilt diff' to color modified lines. Defaults to 35 (purple).
+.RE
+
+diff_rem
+.RS
+Used in 'quilt diff' to color removed lines. Defaults to 35 (purple).
+.RE
+
+diff_hunk 
+.RS
+Used in 'quilt diff' to color hunk header. Defaults to 33 (brown/orange).
+.RE
+
+diff_ctx 
+.RS
+Used in 'quilt diff' to color the text after end of hunk header (diff --show-c-function generates this). Defaults to 35 (purple).
+.RE
+
+diff_cctx
+.RS
+Used in 'quilt diff' to color the 15-asterisk sequence before or after a hunk. Defaults to 33 (brown/orange).
+.RE
+
+patch_fuzz 
+.RS
+Used in 'quilt push' to color the patch fuzz information. Defaults to 35 (purple).
+.RE
+
+patch_fail
+.RS
+Used in 'quilt push' to color the fail message. Defaults to 31 (red).
+.RE
+
+patch_applied 
+.RS
+Not used anywhere. Defaults to 32 (green).
+.RE
+
+series_app 
+.RS
+Used in 'quilt series' and 'quilt patches' to color the applied patch names. Defaults to 32 (green).
+.RE
+
+series_top 
+.RS
+Used in 'quilt series' and 'quilt patches' to color the top patch name. Defaults to 33 (brown/orange).
+.RE
+
+series_una
+.RS
+Used in 'quilt series' and 'quilt patches' to color unapplied patch names. Defaults to 0 (no special color).
+.RE
+
+clear
+.RS
+Used to turn off special coloring in 'quilt patches', 'quilt series', 'quilt push' and 'quilt diff'. Defaults to 0 (turns off special coloring).
+.RE
+.RE
+
 .IP EDITOR 4
 
 The program to run to edit files.  If it isn't redefined in the