What this page does
Use it to compare colors, copy codes, preview formatting, and understand how legacy style codes differ from newer RGB or component-based formatting.
Minecraft Color Codes: Official Formatting Guide
Make your messages stand out with our official color code guide. Perfect for server names, chat, and custom signs.
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Use the ampersand for plugins and the section symbol for internal commands.
Official Color Palette Reference
&0
Black
#000000
&1
Dark Blue
#0000AA
&2
Dark Green
#00AA00
&3
Dark Aqua
#00AAAA
&4
Dark Red
#AA0000
&5
Dark Purple
#AA00AA
&6
Gold
#FFAA00
&7
Gray
#AAAAAA
&8
Dark Gray
#555555
&9
Blue
#5555FF
&a
Green
#55FF55
&b
Aqua
#55FFFF
&c
Red
#FF5555
&d
Light Purple
#FF55FF
&e
Yellow
#FFFF55
&f
White
#FFFFFF
Digital Design Strategy
Architectural Formatting
Always place the primary color code before your formatting code. This ensures that the color is applied correctly throughout the entire text segment.
Utilizing the Master Reset
Use the reset code to clear all previous styles and return to the default white chat color. This is perfect for keeping your messages organized and readable.
Universal Spectrum Mastery
Newer versions of the game support the full RGB spectrum. Use our specialized generator to design unique looks beyond the standard legacy colors.
Minecraft Color Codes and Formatting
Minecraft color codes are used in server messages, MOTDs, signs, books, scoreboards, and plugin configuration files. This page lets you preview legacy ampersand codes, section-symbol formatting, and modern hex colors before pasting text into your server setup.
Ampersand vs Section Symbol
Vanilla Minecraft stores formatting with the section symbol, while many server plugins accept ampersand codes and convert them automatically. If a plugin asks for legacy formatting, use codes like &a for green or &l for bold. If a file requires the section symbol, convert the same code before saving.
Server Configuration Tip
Keep important server text readable. Use bright colors for short labels, reset formatting before normal text, and test the final message inside Minecraft because some fonts and resource packs change how colors appear.
Legacy and Hex Colors
Legacy formatting is limited to sixteen named colors, which keeps text compatible with older servers and many plugins. Modern servers may support hex colors for gradients and brand colors, but compatibility depends on the plugin, proxy, and Minecraft version.
Formatting Reference
Minecraft Color Codes and Formatting Guide
The color codes page is a quick reference for Minecraft legacy colors, formatting codes, hex values, and common server text workflows.
When to use legacy codes
Legacy codes still appear in many server configs, signs, MOTDs, and plugin messages. Newer systems may prefer MiniMessage or JSON components, but color codes remain useful for quick compatibility.
Quick questions
What is the section symbol?
The section symbol is the classic Minecraft formatting prefix, often replaced by ampersand in plugin configs.
Are hex colors supported everywhere?
No. Hex color support depends on version and server software.
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