Here’s a pro-tier color and session setup for VWAP and its bands tailored for ESM5 500T scalping, balancing visibility and strategy:

1. VWAP Color Scheme (For Maximum Visibility)
Element	Recommended Color	Why?
Main VWAP Line	Bright Yellow (#FFFF00)	High contrast against candlesticks.
+1 Std Dev Band	Dodger Blue (#1E90FF)	Cool color = resistance.
-1 Std Dev Band	Firebrick Red (#B22222)	Warm color = support.
+2 Std Dev Band	Light Blue (#ADD8E6)	Faint = less important.
-2 Std Dev Band	Salmon (#FA8072)	Faint = less important.
📌 Pro Tip:

Avoid red/green (conflicts with candlesticks).

Use bold lines (2-3px) for main VWAP, thin (1px) for bands.

2. Session Hours (For ESM5 Scalping)
Start Time: 8:30 AM CT (9:30 AM ET)

Matches NYSE open (most liquidity).

End Time: 3:00 PM CT (4:00 PM ET)

Covers regular trading hours (RTH).

🔹 For 24-Hour Scalpers (Globex):

Use Anchored VWAP resetting at 5:00 PM CT (6:00 PM ET).

3. Rolling Periods (Tick vs. Time)
Chart Type	Rolling Period	Use Case
500T	None (Session-based)	Best for RTH scalping.
1M/5M	Rolling 24 Hours	Tracks overnight levels.
15S	Session Only	Avoids noise from off-hours.
📌 Key:

Session-based VWAP = Cleaner for day scalping.

Rolling VWAP = Better if trading overnight.

4. Standard Deviation Bands (For Scalping)
Bands to Show: ±1 Std Dev (most important for reversions).

Calculation Period: 14 (standard for mean-reversion).

Line Style: Dashed (to distinguish from main VWAP).

📌 How to Use Bands:

Long Scalp: Price dips to -1 Std Dev + RSI oversold.

Short Scalp: Price rallies to +1 Std Dev + RSI overbought.

5. Pro Tips for Tradovate/NinjaScript
Hotkey to Toggle Bands: Assign a hotkey to hide/show bands during choppy markets.

Save as Template: Save your VWAP setup as "Scalp_VWAP_500T" for quick loading.

Troubleshooting Colors in Tradovate
Right-click VWAP → "Settings" → "Appearance".

Use HEX codes (e.g., #FFFF00) for exact colors.

Reset Globex VWAP: Manually anchor at 5:00 PM CT if trading overnight.

Example: ESM5 500T Scalping with VWAP
VWAP Scalping Setup
(Yellow VWAP, blue/red bands, 9 EMA = cyan, RSI = purple)

Final Checklist
✅ Colors: High-contrast, non-candlestick colors.
✅ Session: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM CT (RTH).
✅ Bands: ±1 Std Dev (dashed), ±2 hidden unless needed.
✅ Template Saved: For instant reloading.

Let me know if you want a specific NinjaScript VWAP code or a screenshot of your exact settings! 🚀