What this tool does
Enter text, choose start and end colors, then copy formatting output for the target style. It saves time compared with manually assigning a color to every character.
Minecraft Gradient Text Generator
MiniMessage · NBT · BungeeCord · Legacy · Bracket
#fbbf24
#f59e0b
#d97706
MCTOOLBOXSTUDIO
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.
Text Color Tool
Minecraft Gradient Text Generator
The gradient generator creates smooth color transitions for Minecraft text, useful for server branding, ranks, announcements, signs, and chat designs.
Readability advice
Gradients look best when the text is short and the colors have enough contrast. Avoid very dark-on-dark or pale-on-white combinations if players need to read the message quickly.
Quick questions
Do all servers support RGB gradients?
No. Support depends on Minecraft version, plugin, and formatting system.
Can gradients be too long?
Yes. Very long gradients can become hard to read and may produce bulky output.
Related tools
What do you think about this tool?
If something feels wrong, a Minecraft version is missing, the wording is confusing, or you have a better workflow idea, send it over. Real player feedback is how these tools get sharper.