Minecraft Gradient Text Generator
Generate smooth multi-color gradient text for Minecraft servers, plugins, and resource packs. Supports every major format: MiniMessage, BungeeCord hex, legacy §x codes, NBT JSON arrays, and bracket notation.
Choose the format your parser actually accepts
A gradient can look identical in the preview while requiring very different source text. MiniMessage tags need an Adventure-compatible parser, ampersand hex codes depend on plugin support, and expanded section-symbol codes are mainly useful in legacy-compatible Java contexts. Copy the format named by your plugin or configuration guide, then test it in that exact field before publishing it to players.
Keep gradients readable in chat and menus
The generator spreads colors across visible characters, so short labels usually need fewer color stops than a long title. Place similar colors next to each other for a smooth blend and use stronger contrast against the server menu, chat, or scoreboard background. Placeholders and plugin formatting may change the visible character count, so preview the final resolved message whenever possible.
MiniMessage
<gradient:#FF6B6B:#FFC371>Hello</gradient>
Used by Paper/Purpur servers with the Adventure API. Most modern and readable format.
BungeeCord &#hex
&#FF6B6BH&#FF8E53e&#FFC371llo
Supported by BungeeCord, Spigot plugins like CMI, EssentialsX, and LuckPerms.
Legacy §x
§x§F§F§6§B§6§BH...
Works in vanilla Minecraft 1.16+ via resource packs, books, and sign NBT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which format should I use for my server?
Use MiniMessage if your server runs Paper/Purpur 1.16+ with the Adventure API - it's the cleanest and most readable. Use BungeeCord &#hex for plugins like CMI, EssentialsX, or MVdWPlaceholderAPI. Use Legacy §x for vanilla-adjacent contexts like book NBT or sign text.
How many colors can I add?
You can add up to 8 color stops. More stops create more complex gradients with multiple color transitions. Two stops give a simple A→B fade, while 4+ stops allow rainbow or multi-hue effects.
Does gradient text work in Minecraft Bedrock?
Bedrock Edition does not natively support hex color codes in chat or commands. Gradient text is a Java Edition feature, though some Bedrock marketplace maps implement custom text via resource packs.
What is the NBT format used for?
The NBT JSON array format is used directly in /tellraw, /title, item custom_name, lore, and sign Text tags. Each character gets its own JSON text component with an exact hex color, giving pixel-perfect gradient control.