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# Minecraft Color Codes


# 🎨 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 `§` symbol (section sign) followed by a specific character.
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## 🧵 Common Minecraft Color Codes

- §0: Black
- §1: Dark Blue
- §2: Dark Green
- §3: Dark Aqua (teal)
- §4: Dark Red
- §5: Dark Purple
- §6: Gold
- §7: Gray
- §8: Dark Gray
- §9: Blue
- §a: Green
- §b: Aqua (light blue)
- §c: Red
- §d: Light Purple
- §e: Yellow
- §f: White

## ✏️ How to Use a Color Code

* Place the color code **in front of the text** you want to color.
    
* Example:
       Typing `§cHello` will display the word **Hello** in **Red**.

> 📋 **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 `§c`).

# 🎯 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.