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Minecraft Color Codes

๐ŸŽจ Minecraft Color Codes Guide



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In Minecraft, color codes are used to change the color of text in chat, signs, books, and other text-based elements.
Color codes are made by placing the ยง symbol (section sign) followed by a specific character.


๐Ÿงต Common Minecraft Color Codes



- ยง0: Black
- ยง1: Dark Blue
- ยง2: Dark Green
- ยง3: Dark Aqua (teal)
- ยง4: Dark Red
- ยง5: Dark Purple
- ยง6: Gold
- ยง7: Gray
- ยง8: Dark Gray
- ยง9: Blue
- ยงa: Green
- ยงb: Aqua (light blue)
- ยงc: Red
- ยงd: Light Purple
- ยงe: Yellow
- ยงf: White

โœ๏ธ How to Use a Color Code



Place the color code in front of the text you want to color.

Example:
Typing ยงcHello will display the word Hello in Red.

๐Ÿ“‹ Note: Not all Minecraft versions (especially Bedrock) or all servers may support manual color codes. Some servers or plugins may also use different systems (like &c instead of ยงc).

๐ŸŽฏ Final Tips



Always check if your server or version allows using color codes.
On many public servers, color usage may be restricted to players with certain permissions.

Updated on: 25/04/2025

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