What are Minecraft color codes?

Minecraft color codes use the section symbol (§) followed by a character to change text colors and formatting. For example, §c makes text red, §l makes it bold. In server configs and commands, you typically use & instead of §.

How do I use color codes in my server MOTD?

In server.properties, use \u00A7 (the Unicode for §) before color codes, or use & if your server software supports it. For example: motd=\u00A7cWelcome \u00A7lto my server! Many plugins also accept & as a color code prefix.

Can I use hex colors in Minecraft?

Yes! Minecraft 1.16+ supports hex colors using the format &#RRGGBB or §x§R§R§G§G§B§B. Many server plugins like EssentialsX also support hex colors with formats like &#FF5555 or {#FF5555}.

What formatting codes are available?

Minecraft supports: §l (bold), §o (italic), §n (underline), §m (strikethrough), §k (obfuscated/magic), and §r (reset). These can be combined with color codes for styled text.

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Minecraft Color Codes

Generate colorful text for your server MOTD, chat messages, signs, and books. Live preview included.

Color Codes

Custom Hex Color (1.16+)

Formatting Codes

Output Format

Your Text

Live Preview

Welcome to my server!

Preview may vary slightly from in-game appearance

Quick Reference

MOTD:motd=\u00A7cRed Text

Plugin:&c&lBold Red

Hex:&#FF5555Custom

Reset:&r (clears all)

Complete Color Code Reference

Black

&0 | #000000

Dark Blue

&1 | #0000AA

Dark Green

&2 | #00AA00

Dark Aqua

&3 | #00AAAA

Dark Red

&4 | #AA0000

Dark Purple

&5 | #AA00AA

Gold

&6 | #FFAA00

Gray

&7 | #AAAAAA

Dark Gray

&8 | #555555

Blue

&9 | #5555FF

Green

&a | #55FF55

Aqua

&b | #55FFFF

Red

&c | #FF5555

Light Purple

&d | #FF55FF

Yellow

&e | #FFFF55

White

&f | #FFFFFF

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Make your Minecraft server stand out with colorful MOTDs, chat messages, and signs. Our generator supports all Minecraft color codes including hex colors for 1.16+.

All 16 Minecraft color codes supported
Hex color support for modern Minecraft (1.16+)
Bold, italic, underline, and more formatting
Live preview shows exactly how it looks
Multiple output formats (& § Unicode)
Complete color code reference chart

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