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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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