Colour Unlocked
by n
Colour Unlocked lets players use colour codes and the section symbol in item names, signs and chat, where vanilla normally blocks them.
What it does
The mod removes the restriction that keeps the section symbol and colour formatting out of text fields, so colour codes work in more places than they do by default. Players can use them in anvil item names and other text input, as well as in chat messages. Each section symbol typed into a field can then add a colour or style to the text around it. The mod is client-side only, so only the client needs it and servers do not have to install anything. Fabric is the only loader with published files, for game versions 26.1, 26.1.1 and 26.1.2, and the latest file is 1.0.0 for 26.1.2. The code is released under All rights reserved, which means it is not open source.
Key features
Colour codes in text fields
The section symbol and colour codes are accepted in text fields, including anvil item names, where they are otherwise rejected.
Coloured chat messages
Formatted text can be sent in chat without a server kicking the player for an illegal character.
Freer use of colour symbols
Colour and style codes can be typed anywhere in the game interface, so players are not limited to a fixed set of places.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Useful Recipe Book is a Fabric option for 26.1.2 that runs on client and server and is not open source. ChatColourMod is a Fabric mod for 1.21.10 – 1.21.11, client-side only and released under the MIT License, but it is not open source. SCNicknamer is client-side only, open source under CC0 1.0 Universal and published for 1.21 – 26.3.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colour Unlocked | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-18 |
| Useful Recipe Book | Fabric | 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-08-15 |
| ChatColourMod | Fabric | 1.21.10 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-26 |
| SCNicknamer | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-07-10 |
Questions
Does Colour Unlocked need a server install?
In the catalog
Colour Unlocked is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
Adds the ability to type the section symbol in any field that allows it useful for customizing your server screen or getting a coloured book name on any server that doesn't block it.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/colour
- Owner
- n
- Published
- 2026-06-14
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-18
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15