Pixel art illustration of an unlit light gray candle with soft wax drips and a dark wick

Minecraft Java Item ID

Light Gray Candle ID

Light Gray candles are dyed light sources crafted from a candle and light gray dye. Up to four share one block and are lit with flint and steel.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:light_gray_candle

Light Gray Candle Item Facts

CategoryDecoration Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical IDNot applicable

Historical numerical ID: This item was introduced after Java Edition 1.13, when numerical IDs were no longer used.

Give Command for Light Gray Candle

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

/give @p minecraft:light_gray_candle 1

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Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:light_gray_candle 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:light_gray_candle 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 Gray Candle

Crafting Recipe

Combine 1 candle and 1 light gray dye in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 1 × Light Gray Candle.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Light Gray Candle instantly.

Build With Light Gray Candle

minecraft:light_gray_candle is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

Place one with /setblock → Fill an area with /fill →

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About Light Gray Candle in Minecraft

Light Gray candles are dyed light sources crafted from a candle and light gray dye. Up to four share one block and are lit with flint and steel.

Light Gray Candle Command Examples

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

Light Gray Candle FAQ

What is the item ID for Light Gray Candle?

The item ID for Light Gray Candle is minecraft:light_gray_candle. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

How do I give myself Light Gray Candle in Minecraft?

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

How many Light Gray Candle can stack in one slot?

Light Gray Candle stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Light Gray Candle?

Light Gray Candle is crafted on a crafting table with 1 candle and 1 light gray dye, which yields 1 Light Gray Candle.