What is Minecraft Color Code Previewer?
The Minecraft Color Code Previewer provides an interactive cheat sheet and live preview renderer for Minecraft section sign (§) and ampersand (&) color and formatting codes.
Test text colors, bold (§l), italic (§o), underline (§n), strikethrough (§m), and magic obfuscated (§k) text before applying them to server MOTDs, chat plugins, item names, and scoreboards.
Minecraft Color Codes
&0 / §0
Black
&1 / §1
Dark Blue
&2 / §2
Dark Green
&3 / §3
Dark Aqua
&4 / §4
Dark Red
&5 / §5
Dark Purple
&6 / §6
Gold
&7 / §7
Gray
&8 / §8
Dark Gray
&9 / §9
Blue
&a / §a
Green
&b / §b
Aqua
&c / §c
Red
&d / §d
Light Purple
&e / §e
Yellow
&f / §f
White
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between section (§) and ampersand (&) codes?
Section (§) codes are used in internal game files and MOTDs, while ampersand (&) codes are processed by EssentialsX and chat plugins.
How do I reset text formatting in Minecraft chat?
Use §r or &r to reset color and text styling back to standard white text.
How does magic obfuscated text work?
§k or &k renders random rapidly shifting characters in Minecraft chat and item titles.
How to use Minecraft Color Code Previewer
To preview Minecraft text formatting:
- Type formatted text containing & or § codes into the input area.
- View real-time color and style rendering in the live preview box.
- Use the color code reference grid to find exact hex values and code characters.