Minecraft Color Codes
Complete reference guide for Minecraft color codes and formatting
Color Tester
Test your color combinations
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