Minecraft Gradient Text Generator
MiniMessage · NBT · BungeeCord · Legacy · Bracket
Minecraft Gradient Text Generator
Generate smooth multi-color gradient text for Minecraft servers, plugins, and resource packs. Supports every major format: MiniMessage, BungeeCord hex, legacy §x codes, NBT JSON arrays, and bracket notation.
MiniMessage
<gradient:#FF6B6B:#FFC371>Hello</gradient>Used by Paper/Purpur servers with the Adventure API. Most modern and readable format.
BungeeCord &#hex
&#FF6B6BH&#FF8E53e&#FFC371lloSupported by BungeeCord, Spigot plugins like CMI, EssentialsX, and LuckPerms.
Legacy §x
§x§F§F§6§B§6§BH...Works in vanilla Minecraft 1.16+ via resource packs, books, and sign NBT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which format should I use for my server?
Use MiniMessage if your server runs Paper/Purpur 1.16+ with the Adventure API — it's the cleanest and most readable. Use BungeeCord &#hex for plugins like CMI, EssentialsX, or MVdWPlaceholderAPI. Use Legacy §x for vanilla-adjacent contexts like book NBT or sign text.
How many colors can I add?
You can add up to 8 color stops. More stops create more complex gradients with multiple color transitions. Two stops give a simple A→B fade, while 4+ stops allow rainbow or multi-hue effects.
Does gradient text work in Minecraft Bedrock?
Bedrock Edition does not natively support hex color codes in chat or commands. Gradient text is a Java Edition feature, though some Bedrock marketplace maps implement custom text via resource packs.
What is the NBT format used for?
The NBT JSON array format is used directly in /tellraw, /title, item custom_name, lore, and sign Text tags. Each character gets its own JSON text component with an exact hex color, giving pixel-perfect gradient control.