Pixel art illustration of a small pile of bright red dye powder with scattered grains
Minecraft Java Item ID

Red Dye ID

Red dye is a coloring item used on wool, terracotta, leather armor, and more. It comes from poppies, red tulips, rose bushes, and beetroots.

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

Red Dye Item Facts

CategoryDyes
Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Shared ID, data value 1 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)351

Shared ID, data value 1 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Red Dye

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

/give @p minecraft:red_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:red_dye 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 351 1 1
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:red_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 Red Dye

Crafting Recipe

Combine 1 beetroot in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 1 × Red Dye.

Combine 1 poppy in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 1 × Red Dye.

Combine 1 rose bush in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 2 × Red Dye.

Red Dye has 4 crafting recipes in the source data; the first 3 are shown.

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What Can You Craft With Red Dye?

Red Dye is a crafting ingredient in 13 reviewed recipes:

Red Dye Command Examples

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

Red Dye FAQ

What is the item ID for Red Dye?

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

What is the numerical ID for Red Dye?

Red Dye has the historical numerical ID 351 with data value 1, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:red_dye instead.

How do I give myself Red Dye in Minecraft?

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

How many Red Dye can stack in one slot?

Red Dye stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Red Dye?

Red Dye is crafted on a crafting table with 1 beetroot, which yields 1 Red Dye.

What can you craft with Red Dye?

Red Dye is used to craft Red Wool, Red Terracotta, Red Carpet, Red Stained Glass, and 9 more recipes.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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