Minecraft Color Codes

Complete reference guide for Minecraft color codes and formatting

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Use § followed by a color/format code
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Color Reference

Complete list of Minecraft color codes

Color Codes

Code
Name
Preview
Hex
§0
Black
Sample Text
#000000
§1
Dark Blue
Sample Text
#0000AA
§2
Dark Green
Sample Text
#00AA00
§3
Dark Aqua
Sample Text
#00AAAA
§4
Dark Red
Sample Text
#AA0000
§5
Dark Purple
Sample Text
#AA00AA
§6
Gold
Sample Text
#FFAA00
§7
Gray
Sample Text
#AAAAAA
§8
Dark Gray
Sample Text
#555555
§9
Blue
Sample Text
#5555FF
§a
Green
Sample Text
#55FF55
§b
Aqua
Sample Text
#55FFFF
§c
Red
Sample Text
#FF5555
§d
Light Purple
Sample Text
#FF55FF
§e
Yellow
Sample Text
#FFFF55
§f
White
Sample Text
#FFFFFF

Format Codes

Code
Name
Preview
Description
§l
Bold
Sample Text
Makes text bold
§o
Italic
Sample Text
Makes text italic
§n
Underline
Sample Text
Underlines text
§m
Strikethrough
Sample Text
Strikes through text
§k
Obfuscated
Sample Text
Makes text randomly change
§r
Reset
Sample Text
Resets all formatting

How to Use Color Codes

1. Basic Usage

Use the § symbol followed by a code. For example: §cThis is red text

2. Combining Codes

Combine color and format codes: §c§lBold Red Text

3. Reset Formatting

Use §r to reset all formatting and return to default white text

4. Server Usage

Works in MOTDs, signs, books, chat, and most text areas in Minecraft