diff --git a/doc/api/colors_api.rst b/doc/api/colors_api.rst
index 2789e4361370..196f167b93e6 100644
--- a/doc/api/colors_api.rst
+++ b/doc/api/colors_api.rst
@@ -2,9 +2,12 @@
 colors
 ******
 
-For a visual representation of the matplotlib colormaps, see the
-"Color" section in the gallery.
+For a visual representation of the Matplotlib colormaps, see:
 
+* The :ref:`color_examples` examples for examples of controlling color with
+  Matplotlib.
+* The :ref:`tutorials-colors` tutorial for an in-depth guide on controlling
+  color.
 
 :mod:`matplotlib.colors`
 ========================
@@ -50,4 +53,3 @@ Functions
    is_color_like
    makeMappingArray
    get_named_colors_mapping
-