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Minecraft Color Codes

Design a server MOTD or chat message with live color preview, then copy the formatted string with & codes.

Minecraft Color Codes

Design a MOTD or chat message with live color preview.

String

Use & codes here; copy uses &. Swap to § in-game if your platform needs it.

Features

Everything Minecraft does

See your colors and formatting exactly as players will, before you paste them in.

Full palette

All sixteen colors plus bold, italic, underline, strikethrough and reset, inserted at your cursor.

Live preview

Renders the message with real colors and styles as you type.

Copy & codes

Copies the string with & codes, ready for most plugins and config files.

Supports & and §

Reads both & and § codes so you can design with either.

How to use

Style a message in three steps

1

Type your message in the input.

2

Click colors and formats from the palette to insert codes at the cursor.

3

Copy the string and paste it into your server config or plugin.

FAQ

Questions & answers

Everything you might wonder about this tool.

01What's the difference between & and §?
They are the same formatting codes — many config files and plugins use &, while the game itself uses the section sign §. Copy with & and swap to § if your platform needs it.
02Where can I use the result?
In server.properties MOTDs, many chat and sign plugins, and anywhere that accepts legacy color codes.
03Is it free, and do I need an account?
Yes, it is completely free with no signup, no install and no usage limits. Open the page and it works instantly on desktop or mobile.
04Is any of my data uploaded to a server?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript — your input never leaves your device, so it is safe to use with private tokens, config and source code.
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