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What Are Minecraft Color Codes/Formatting Codes?
Minecraft color codes and formatting codes allow players to change the appearance of specific text elements.
For instance, the former can be used to alter the color of in-game text. It can also be used to designate colors to various teams or alter the color of armor made of dyed leather.
Additionally, colored signs and server messages can be made using these color codes.
The latter can be used to format text within games, such as bolding or italicizing announcements.
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How do I Use Minecraft Color Codes?
Use the Section Sign () and a Hex Digit to change the color of Minecraft text. Each hex digit in this color code has a particular color assigned to it.
For instance, the color black would be produced by the code 0.
On the other hand, code 6 would produce the color gold.
Be aware that although text formatting and text color formatting are both forms of visual modification, the game treats them as distinct.
A color code used after a formatting code in the Java Edition of Minecraft disables the formatting code past the color code point. The codes are written in the following order to aid in textual visualization:
Format text as follows: Arial, green, 12 pt, bold, and black.
the text formatting after the color indicator would be removed. In other words, the bolding and size 12 of the text would not be present.
Consequently, always type the color code first when using it in conjunction with formatting code. Again, in textual visualization, that would look something like:
Green text with Arial font in a 12 point bold size.
If you’re playing Minecraft Bedrock Edition, you don’t need to be concerned about this, though. Even if typed after a color code, formatting codes in Bedrock will continue to function.
Colored Text for Minecraft Signs
If you’re using the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft, all you have to do to make a sign with colored text is:
- Place a sign on the ground
- Enter the “” sign, the desired color’s corresponding number, and then press return. This is the color code.
Don’t worry, once you exit, the “” won’t appear on the sign.
Colored Text for Minecraft Server Messages
The Message of the Day (MOTD) on your Minecraft server can also be colored differently by adding a color code before the message. It’s as easy as changing the color in Minecraft. Only the codes are different.
Access your server files or server properties as you normally would to change the color.
Before the message, insert the appropriate color code.
Ex. u00A76 “Welcome Back to the Server”!
Save your changes, close your server, and then restart it. If everything is done correctly, you should see the new MOTD in the appropriate shade of color, in this case, gold.
For the Minecraft Server’s MOTD, here is a quick list of the colors:
u00A71 – DARK BLUE
u00A72 – DARK GREEN
u00A73 – DARK AQUA
u00A74 – DARK RED
u00A75 – DARK PURPLE
u00A78 – DARK GRAY
Minecraft Formatting Codes to Know
In Minecraft, formatting codes are actually easier to remember because they are less numerous than color codes. Although the focus of this article will still be on color schemes, the following formatting rules for Minecraft may be helpful to know:
- §l = bold text
- §m = strikethrough text
- §o = italicize text
- §n = underline text
Minecraft Color Codes
Here is a complete list of codes, organized by Chat Code letter (a-g) or number (0-9)
| Color | Code | Foreground Color Hex | Background Color Hex |
| Black (black) | §0 | 000000 | 000000 |
| Dark Blue (dark_blue) | §1 | 0000AA | 00002A |
| Dark Green (dark_green) | §2 | 00AA00 | 002A00 |
| Dark Aqua (dark_aqua) | §3 | 00AAAA | 002A2A |
| Dark Red (dark_red) | §4 | AA0000 | 2A0000 |
| Dark Purple (dark_purple) | §5 | AA00AA | 2A002A |
| Gold (gold) | §6 | FFAA00 | 2A2A00 | 402A00 |
| Gray (gray) | §7 | AAAAAA | 2A2A2A |
| Dark Gray (dark_gray) | §8 | 555555 | 151515 |
| Blue (blue) | §9 | 5555FF | 15153F |
| Green (green) | §a | 55FF55 | 153F15 |
| Aqua (aqua) | §b | 55FFFF | 153F3F |
| Red (red) | §c | FF5555 | 3F1515 |
| Light Purple (light_purple) | §d | FF55FF | FF55FF |
| Yellow (yellow) | §e | FFFF55 | FFFF55 |
| White (white) | §f | FFFFFF | FFFFFF |
| Minecoin Gold (minecoin_gold) | §g | DDD605 | DDD605 |
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Using Minecraft Color Codes
The only way for Minecraft to identify color codes as such is if the digit is preceded by the symbol “” It is undoubtedly a strange symbol that is difficult to locate on a standard keyboard. Here’s how to type it out:
- On a Windows US/UK English Keyboard: Alt + NUMPAD2, NUMPAD1
- Alt NUMPAD0, NUMPAD1, NUMPAD6, NUMPAD7 on a Windows ANSI keyboard (or any other keyboard).
- For the US Extended keyboard on a Mac, press Option 6 | Option 5.
- Option 00a7 on a MAC keyboard (or any other type of keyboard
- On a Linux with Compose Key activated: Compose, s, o
The Bedrock Edition supports copy-paste using the standard keyboard shortcuts (ctrl v for Windows and cmd v for Mac). However, be aware that some text boxes in Minecraft (such as chat windows, command blocks, world names, etc.) cannot be pasted into. ).
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Why Use Minecraft Color Codes
Additional ways that Minecraft gives its users the ability to customize their games include Minecraft Formatting Codes and Minecraft Color Codes. A text change may not immediately affect gameplay by imposing advantages (or even disadvantages). However, it can make people enjoy the game even more.
As we said at the outset, the Minecraft experience has always been heavily influenced by customization and modification. Although we use that term loosely because the majority of Minecraft mods are free, there is actually a sizable market for them.
Conclusion
Another way for players to spice up their game is to learn color codes. It’s even a viable introduction to hexadecimal codes and coloring for later programming with HTML or CSS if viewed in the context of “coding for kids.”
Let’s cover the key topics we went over:
Table of Contents
- What Are Minecraft Color Codes and Formatting Codes? How Do I Use Minecraft Color Codes? Colored Text for Minecraft Signs? Colored Text for Minecraft Server Messages? What Minecraft Formatting Codes Should I Know? Why Use Minecraft Color Codes? Conclusion
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How to Use Colored Name Tags & Change Names in Minecraft (Fast Methods!)
FAQ
Can you color names in Minecraft?
How Do I Use Minecraft Color Codes? Use the Section Sign () and a Hex Digit to change the color of text in Minecraft. Each hex digit in this color code has a particular color assigned to it. For instance, the color black would be produced by the code 0.
How do you change the color of your name tag in Minecraft?
Finding your desired text color in the color code list in Minecraft for Windows 10 Enter the section () symbol in the chat before you begin to type. To do that, hold down the Alt key. Type in the color code in front of your text. Enter your text and send it.
