[zwave] unable to use color with rgbcw bulb

The user community does that. A small team of volunteers then approves any changes.

I stand corrected. It is exported to the binding. i found it under a different filename than I was expecting.

I am not familiar with HABPanel but openHAB controls Items linked to Thing channels. It does not control Thing channels directly.
Please post any relevant parts of your configuration using cide fences.
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