Home › Minecraft Color Codes

Minecraft Color Codes

Every Minecraft color and formatting code with its hex value. Copy a code with one click, or build a message below and see exactly how it will look.

Type your text using & codes

Preview

§ version (for server.properties, pack.mcmeta and Bedrock)

Color codes

Color	& code	§ code	JSON name	Hex (Java)
Black	`&0`	`§0`	`black`	`#000000`
Dark Blue	`&1`	`§1`	`dark_blue`	`#0000AA`
Dark Green	`&2`	`§2`	`dark_green`	`#00AA00`
Dark Aqua	`&3`	`§3`	`dark_aqua`	`#00AAAA`
Dark Red	`&4`	`§4`	`dark_red`	`#AA0000`
Dark Purple	`&5`	`§5`	`dark_purple`	`#AA00AA`
Gold	`&6`	`§6`	`gold`	`#FFAA00`
Gray	`&7`	`§7`	`gray`	`#AAAAAA`
Dark Gray	`&8`	`§8`	`dark_gray`	`#555555`
Blue	`&9`	`§9`	`blue`	`#5555FF`
Green	`&a`	`§a`	`green`	`#55FF55`
Aqua	`&b`	`§b`	`aqua`	`#55FFFF`
Red	`&c`	`§c`	`red`	`#FF5555`
Light Purple	`&d`	`§d`	`light_purple`	`#FF55FF`
Yellow	`&e`	`§e`	`yellow`	`#FFFF55`
White	`&f`	`§f`	`white`	`#FFFFFF`

The JSON name is what you use in commands like /tellraw, for example {"text":"Hi","color":"gold"}.

Formatting codes

Format	& code	§ code	What it does	Edition
Obfuscated	`&k`	`§k`	Random, constantly changing characters	Both
Bold	`&l`	`§l`	Bold text	Both
Strikethrough	`&m`	`§m`	Line through the text	Java only
Underline	`&n`	`§n`	Line under the text	Java only
Italic	`&o`	`§o`	Slanted text	Both
Reset	`&r`	`§r`	Clears all colors and formatting	Both

How to combine codes

Codes apply to everything after them. Always put the color first and the formatting second: &c&l gives bold red text. If you write the formatting first (&l&c), the color code resets it and the text will not be bold. Use &r to go back to plain white text.

Where you can use color codes

Java Edition

Server list message (MOTD): in server.properties, using § codes or the \u00A7 escape.
Resource packs: in the pack.mcmeta description and in language files.
Commands and data packs: use JSON text in /tellraw and /title. The JSON "color" field also accepts hex values like "#FF5555", which the gradient text generator uses.
Chat on servers: only through plugins that accept & codes. Typing § in Java chat disconnects you.

Since Java Edition 1.21.6 you can no longer type or paste § into books.

Bedrock Edition

Bedrock is much more relaxed. § codes work in chat, signs and hanging signs, books, anvils, name tags and commands such as /title. Realm names and player names do not allow them.

Bedrock-only colors

Bedrock Edition has extra material colors. Note that §m and §n are colors in Bedrock, not strikethrough and underline.

Color	Code	Hex
Minecoin Gold	`§g`	`#EFCE16`
Material Quartz	`§h`	`#D9CCB8`
Material Iron	`§i`	`#A9B4B7`
Material Netherite	`§j`	`#8F727D`
Material Redstone	`§m`	`#EE222C`
Material Copper	`§n`	`#C87363`
Material Gold	`§p`	`#FFBF1E`
Material Emerald	`§q`	`#13A045`
Material Diamond	`§s`	`#5FECFF`
Material Lapis	`§t`	`#577BFF`
Material Amethyst	`§u`	`#B66CDD`
Material Resin	`§v`	`#FF6A00`
Party Blue	`§w`	`#8BB3FF`

Minecoin gold (§g) is not available on PlayStation. Several standard colors also use slightly different hex values in Bedrock, for example gray is #C5C5C5 instead of #AAAAAA.

How to type the § symbol

Device	How
Windows	Hold `Alt` and type `0167` on the number pad
Mac (US keyboard)	`Option` + `6`
Linux	`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `U`, then `a7` and `Enter`
JSON / config files	Write `\u00A7`
Anywhere	Copy it here: `§`

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between § and & codes?

The section sign (§) is the code Minecraft itself reads. The ampersand (&) is used by server plugins such as EssentialsX, because § is hard to type and cannot be sent in Java chat. Plugins convert & codes into § codes before the text is shown.

Can I use color codes in Java Edition chat?

Not without a plugin. Typing the § symbol in Java chat disconnects you, even in single player. On servers, chat plugins let players use & codes instead. In vanilla Java, use JSON text such as /tellraw for colored messages.

Why do strikethrough and underline not work in Bedrock?

In Bedrock Edition, §m and §n are not formatting codes. They are material colors (redstone red and copper), so the text turns colored instead of crossed out or underlined.

How do I make text bold and colored at the same time?

Put the color code first, then the formatting code, for example &6&l for bold gold. A color code turns off any formatting that came before it, so add formatting again after every color change.

How do I type the § symbol?

On Windows, hold Alt and type 0167 on the number pad. On a US Mac keyboard, press Option + 6. On Linux, press Ctrl + Shift + U, then type a7 and press Enter. You can also copy it from this page.

Minecraft Color Codes

Preview

§ version (for server.properties, pack.mcmeta and Bedrock)

Color codes

Formatting codes

How to combine codes

Where you can use color codes

Java Edition

Bedrock Edition

Bedrock-only colors

How to type the § symbol

Frequently asked questions

Related tools and guides

Gradient Text Generator

Font Generator

Banner Maker