Minecraft Color Codes
Complete reference for all Minecraft color and formatting codes. Includes chat codes, MOTD codes, and MiniMessage format.
Color Codes
| Preview | Name | Code | Chat (§) | MOTD | HEX | MiniMessage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | &0 | |||||
| Dark Blue | &1 | |||||
| Dark Green | &2 | |||||
| Dark Aqua | &3 | |||||
| Dark Red | &4 | |||||
| Dark Purple | &5 | |||||
| Gold | &6 | |||||
| Gray | &7 | |||||
| Dark Gray | &8 | |||||
| Blue | &9 | |||||
| Green | &a | |||||
| Aqua | &b | |||||
| Red | &c | |||||
| Light Purple | &d | |||||
| Yellow | &e | |||||
| White | &f |
Formatting Codes
| Name | Code | Chat (§) | MiniMessage | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obfuscated | &k | Makes text randomly change | ||
| Bold | &l | Makes text bold | ||
| Strikethrough | &m | Adds a line through text | ||
| Underline | &n | Underlines text | ||
| Italic | &o | Makes text italic | ||
| Reset | &r | Resets all formatting |
Chat / Signs
Use the § symbol followed by the code. In most configs, use & instead.
Result: Red Green
server.properties MOTD
Use Unicode escape sequences in server.properties.
\u00A7 = § in Unicode
MiniMessage (Paper)
Modern format for Paper/Velocity plugins.
Supports gradients: <gradient:red:blue>
HEX Colors (1.16+)
Minecraft 1.16+ supports full RGB hex colors. Here's how to use them:
Spigot/Bukkit Format
&#FF5555Red Text
MiniMessage Format
<#FF5555>Red Text
JSON Text (tellraw)
{"text":"Red","color":"#FF5555"}BungeeCord Format
&x&F&F&5&5&5&5Red
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Understanding Minecraft Color Codes
Minecraft uses a special formatting system with the § (section sign) symbol to add colors and formatting to text. These codes work in chat, signs, books, server MOTDs, and plugin configurations. Each code consists of § followed by a single character (0-9, a-f for colors, k-o and r for formatting).
Where Color Codes Work
- • In-game chat messages
- • Signs and books
- • Server MOTD (server.properties)
- • Plugin configuration files
- • Scoreboard titles and teams
- • Custom item names (anvil)
Tips for Using Codes
- • Color codes reset formatting codes
- • Apply formatting after color
- • Use §r to reset all formatting
- • Most plugins use & instead of §
- • HEX colors require 1.16+