How to manage colors in RH8

Morning all,
RH 802 generating WebHelp.
Is there one central location for managing colors in RH8?
I've created some CBT colors and named them. Now I want to change the color, but keep the name, as the color I've chosen doesn't show up very well in the Project Manager pod.
I realize I can create a new custom color, but would have to use a new name, which I'd like to avoid. It seems once a color is created and named, there's no facility for altering it.
So, is there one central UI for managing colors in RH8? Or are they stored in a file somewhere I can edit directly? How about the ability to RENAME or DELETE a custom color?
Thanks for your brainpower...
Patrick

Format > Colors > Modify
Format > Colors > Rename
covers the options.
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