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Minecraft Java Item ID

Light Blue Dye ID

Light Blue dye is a coloring item used on wool, terracotta, leather armor, and more. It comes from blue orchids or by mixing blue and white dye.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:light_blue_dye

Light Blue Dye Item Facts

CategoryDyes
Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Shared ID, data value 12 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)351

Shared ID, data value 12 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Light Blue Dye

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:light_blue_dye 1

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 351 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:light_blue_dye 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 351 1 12
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:light_blue_dye 1
Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Light Blue Dye

Crafting Recipe

Combine 1 blue orchid in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 1 × Light Blue Dye.

Combine 1 blue dye and 1 white dye in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 2 × Light Blue Dye.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Light Blue Dye instantly.

What Can You Craft With Light Blue Dye?

Light Blue Dye is a crafting ingredient in 9 reviewed recipes:

Light Blue Dye Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:light_blue_dye 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:light_blue_dye 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:light_blue_dye 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:light_blue_dye

Light Blue Dye FAQ

What is the item ID for Light Blue Dye?

The item ID for Light Blue Dye is minecraft:light_blue_dye. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Light Blue Dye?

Light Blue Dye has the historical numerical ID 351 with data value 12, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:light_blue_dye instead.

How do I give myself Light Blue Dye in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:light_blue_dye 1 to give the nearest player one Light Blue Dye. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Light Blue Dye can stack in one slot?

Light Blue Dye stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Light Blue Dye?

Light Blue Dye is crafted on a crafting table with 1 blue orchid, which yields 1 Light Blue Dye.

What can you craft with Light Blue Dye?

Light Blue Dye is used to craft Light Blue Wool, Light Blue Terracotta, Light Blue Carpet, Light Blue Stained Glass, and 5 more recipes.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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