Bukkit Colors
This is the collection of color and formatting codes used to style chat messages, and other textual elements on Bukkit-powered servers.
Bukkit Color Codes
| Color | Name | Chat Code | MOTD Code | Hex Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black (black) | &0 | \u00A70 | #000000 | |
| Dark Blue (dark_blue) | &1 | \u00A71 | #0000AA | |
| Dark Green (dark_green) | &2 | \u00A72 | #00AA00 | |
| Dark Aqua (dark_aqua) | &3 | \u00A73 | #00AAAA | |
| Dark Red (dark_red) | &4 | \u00A74 | #AA0000 | |
| Dark Purple (dark_purple) | &5 | \u00A75 | #AA00AA | |
| Gold (gold) | &6 | \u00A76 | #FFAA00 | |
| Gray (gray) | &7 | \u00A77 | #AAAAAA | |
| Dark Gray (dark_gray) | &8 | \u00A78 | #555555 | |
| Blue (blue) | &9 | \u00A79 | #5555FF | |
| Green (green) | &a | \u00A7a | #55FF55 | |
| Aqua (aqua) | &b | \u00A7b | #55FFFF | |
| Red (red) | &c | \u00A7c | #FF5555 | |
| Light Purple (light_purple) | &d | \u00A7d | #FF55FF | |
| Yellow (yellow) | &e | \u00A7e | #FFFF55 | |
| White (white) | &f | \u00A7f | #FFFFFF |
Bukkit Format Codes
| Name | Chat Code | MOTD Code | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obfuscated | &k | \u00A7k | JE/BE |
| Bold | &l | \u00A7l | JE/BE |
| Strikethrough | &m | \u00A7m | JE |
| Underline | &n | \u00A7n | JE |
| Italic | &o | \u00A7o | JE/BE |
| Reset | &r | \u00A7r | JE/BE |
Understanding Bukkit Colors
Bukkit colors use special codes to change text color and style in Minecraft servers. These codes work in chat, player names, server messages, and more. Knowing how to use them properly can improve communication and make messages stand out.
Formatting Color Codes in Bukkit
Bukkit color codes start with the section symbol (§) followed by a character for each color or format. For example, §c makes text red. Format codes change styles like bold (§l) or italic (§o).
Some common format codes are:
- §l – Bold
- §o – Italic
- §n – Underline
- §m – Strikethrough
- §k – Obfuscated (random characters)
- §r – Reset (clears formatting)
These codes can be combined, but the order matters. Resetting formatting will remove all color and style changes after it.
Available Bukkit Color Codes
Bukkit includes 16 standard color codes that cover most Minecraft text colors. Each code uses the section symbol (§) followed by a number or letter. These codes are supported in chat, server MOTD, player nicknames, and plugin messages.
Applying Bukkit Colors in Chat
To use Bukkit colors in chat, enter the code right before the text you want to style. For example, typing “§cHello” will show “Hello” in red.
Server admins often use colors for group prefixes, ranks, or to highlight important messages. Plugins like Essentials or AutoMessage support these codes for easy use.
It’s important to test messages because some chat systems may require escape characters or alternative methods to show raw § symbols. Many server setups allow color codes through configuration files rather than direct input.
Common Bukkit Color Formatting Mistakes
A common mistake is forgetting the section symbol (§) or using unsupported characters. Without the symbol, the code won’t work. Another mistake is not resetting formatting, which causes styles to continue unexpectedly.
Players also try to use colors where codes are disabled, like some command outputs or in unsupported versions.
Combining many format codes without reset can make messages look cluttered or hard to read. Always test on your server to ensure correct display and avoid using too many styles at once.