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Minecraft Color Code Generator
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This generator builds Minecraft's section-sign (§) formatted text strings from any of the 16 standard chat colors plus formatting options like bold, italic, underline, and strikethrough — the codes used in signs, chat, books, and commands like /tellraw. Choose a color and optional format, enter your text, and get the ready-to-paste §-coded string along with the color's name and hex reference. Everything runs locally in your browser. Scroll down to choose your color and text.
Features
- Covers all 16 standard Minecraft chat colors
- Includes bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, obfuscated, and reset formatting
- Shows the color's hex reference alongside the code
- Instant output as you change color or text
Why use this minecraft color code generator?
- No need to memorize Minecraft's color code letters/numbers
- Ready to paste directly into signs, books, or commands
- Fully private — nothing uploaded
- Free with unlimited use
Frequently asked questions
How do Minecraft color codes work?
Minecraft uses a section sign (§) followed by a code character to change text color or formatting — e.g. §a turns following text green, and codes stay in effect until another code or the end of the string.
Where can I use these codes?
Signs, books and quills, chat (if allowed by the server), and commands like /tellraw or /title on servers where formatted text is supported.
Why does my color code show as a strange character in-game?
The section sign (§) must be entered correctly for your input method — some platforms require typing it directly or using an alternate character (like & converted by a plugin) instead of §.
Can I combine a color and formatting code?
Yes, select both a color and a format option — the color should generally come first, since some formatting codes (like reset) can override colors that come after them.
Does this work in vanilla single-player worlds?
Color codes work in signs and books in vanilla Minecraft; chat coloring in single-player has no visible effect since there's no chat, but works on multiplayer servers with chat coloring enabled.