Minecraft Color Code Generator
Generate Minecraft color codes and formatting. Preview colored text in real-time. Works for Java, Bedrock, signs, chat, and server MOTDs.
Text
Color
Green — §a — #55FF55
Formatting
Preview
Hello World!
Generated Code
§aHello World!Usage
- Use in Minecraft chat, signs, books, and server MOTDs
- Replace
§with&for most server plugins (EssentialsX, etc.) - Bedrock Edition uses the same codes
All Color Codes Reference
| Preview | Name | Code | Hex | Chat Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ████ | Black | §0 | #000000 | &0 |
| ████ | Dark Blue | §1 | #0000AA | &1 |
| ████ | Dark Green | §2 | #00AA00 | &2 |
| ████ | Dark Aqua | §3 | #00AAAA | &3 |
| ████ | Dark Red | §4 | #AA0000 | &4 |
| ████ | Dark Purple | §5 | #AA00AA | &5 |
| ████ | Gold | §6 | #FFAA00 | &6 |
| ████ | Gray | §7 | #AAAAAA | &7 |
| ████ | Dark Gray | §8 | #555555 | &8 |
| ████ | Blue | §9 | #5555FF | &9 |
| ████ | Green | §a | #55FF55 | &a |
| ████ | Aqua | §b | #55FFFF | &b |
| ████ | Red | §c | #FF5555 | &c |
| ████ | Light Purple | §d | #FF55FF | &d |
| ████ | Yellow | §e | #FFFF55 | &e |
| ████ | White | §f | #FFFFFF | &f |
How Minecraft Color Codes Work
Minecraft uses the section sign (§) followed by a character to apply colors and formatting. Most server plugins use & instead of § since the section sign can't be typed in the chat window.
Where Color Codes Work
- Server chat: Use
&prefix (requires EssentialsX or similar plugin) - Signs: Use § in Java Edition (Bedrock requires add-ons)
- Books: Copy-paste § codes into writable books
- server.properties MOTD: Use
\u00A7(Unicode escape for §) - Anvil naming: No color codes in vanilla — requires mods or plugins
Formatting Code Order
Always put the color code first, then formatting codes. If you put formatting before color, the formatting gets reset.
- Correct:
§a§lGreen Bold - Wrong:
§l§aGreen Bold(bold gets reset by color)
Bedrock Edition
Bedrock uses the same § codes but you can type § on mobile keyboards. On console, you'll need to copy-paste from a text editor.
Hex Colors (1.16+)
Java Edition 1.16+ supports custom hex colors using the format &#RRGGBB with supporting plugins (like CMI or EssentialsXChat). This allows any of 16 million colors instead of just 16.