Related pages
- Color items in game: browse the dye item IDs or the full Minecraft ID list.
- Give yourself colored items with the give command guide or the give command generator.
Minecraft Color Codes
Every Minecraft color code and formatting code in one chart — with a live color code generator that builds the § string for you. Works for Java and Bedrock (British spelling: colour codes).
Color Code Generator
Type your text, then click a color or format button to insert its code at the cursor. Copy the result straight into a book, sign, or world name.
Preview
Result (with § codes)
All 16 Minecraft Color Codes
| Code | Color | HEX | RGB | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
§0 |
Black | #000000 |
0, 0, 0 | Aa Bb 123 |
§1 |
Dark Blue | #0000AA |
0, 0, 170 | Aa Bb 123 |
§2 |
Dark Green | #00AA00 |
0, 170, 0 | Aa Bb 123 |
§3 |
Dark Aqua | #00AAAA |
0, 170, 170 | Aa Bb 123 |
§4 |
Dark Red | #AA0000 |
170, 0, 0 | Aa Bb 123 |
§5 |
Dark Purple | #AA00AA |
170, 0, 170 | Aa Bb 123 |
§6 |
Gold | #FFAA00 |
255, 170, 0 | Aa Bb 123 |
§7 |
Gray | #AAAAAA |
170, 170, 170 | Aa Bb 123 |
§8 |
Dark Gray | #555555 |
85, 85, 85 | Aa Bb 123 |
§9 |
Blue | #5555FF |
85, 85, 255 | Aa Bb 123 |
§a |
Green | #55FF55 |
85, 255, 85 | Aa Bb 123 |
§b |
Aqua | #55FFFF |
85, 255, 255 | Aa Bb 123 |
§c |
Red | #FF5555 |
255, 85, 85 | Aa Bb 123 |
§d |
Light Purple | #FF55FF |
255, 85, 255 | Aa Bb 123 |
§e |
Yellow | #FFFF55 |
255, 255, 85 | Aa Bb 123 |
§f |
White | #FFFFFF |
255, 255, 255 | Aa Bb 123 |
Formatting Codes
Formatting codes change the style of the text. Add §r (reset) to clear all colors and styles before starting a new section of text.
| Code | Effect | Sample |
|---|---|---|
§l |
Bold | Bold text |
§m |
Strikethrough | |
§n |
Underline | Underlined text |
§o |
Italic | Italic text |
§r |
Reset | Back to normal |
Bedrock Color Codes
Bedrock Edition uses the same § color codes as Java. On Bedrock you can paste § directly into signs, books and quills, chat, and world names to color them — no add-ons required. On Java Edition vanilla, § codes work in books and quills and in server-controlled text such as the MOTD; coloring chat or signs on Java usually needs a server plugin or mod.
How to type the § sign
- Windows: hold Alt and type 0167 on the numeric keypad (Alt + 21 also works on many layouts).
- Any device: copy the symbol right here — — and paste it in game.
Color Code FAQ
What are Minecraft color codes?
Minecraft color codes are built-in formatting codes made of the section sign (§) followed by a digit 0-9 or a letter a-f. Each code switches the text after it to one of the 16 standard Minecraft colors.
How do you type the section sign (§)?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 0167 on the numeric keypad (Alt + 21 also works on many layouts). The easiest way on any device is to copy the § symbol from this page and paste it into the game.
Do color codes work on Bedrock Edition?
Yes. Bedrock Edition uses the same § codes, and they can be pasted into signs, books, chat, and world names to color text. On Java Edition vanilla, § codes work in books and server messages; chat and signs usually require a server plugin or mod.
What is the difference between color codes and formatting codes?
Color codes §0-§9 and §a-§f change the text color. Formatting codes change the style instead: §l is bold, §m is strikethrough, §n is underline, §o is italic, and §r resets all colors and styles back to normal.