HexChat
by jfd-jgd
HexChat is a Fabric chat mod that turns #RRGGBB hex color codes in chat messages into real colors.
What it does
HexChat intercepts incoming chat messages and swaps each hex code written in the form #RRGGBB for the color it names, so colored text shows in the chat window. Only the client needs it, and servers can run without it. Builds are published for Fabric across 1.19.2 – 1.21.11, with 1.0.0 for 1.21.1 as the latest file, under All rights reserved.
Key features
Hex color codes
Chat messages written with #RRGGBB codes are displayed in the matching color.
Message interception
Incoming chat is read and rewritten before it reaches the chat window, so no command is needed.
Client-side operation
The mod runs only on the player's client and changes nothing on the server.
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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
VaniChat is a Fabric client mod released under the MIT License for 1.21.8, and it is open source. ColorMessage is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, with Fabric files for 1.21 – 1.21.5, and it is also client-side only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HexChat | Fabric | 1.19.2 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-08-27 |
| VaniChat (Only Vaniland) | Fabric | 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2026-02-18 |
| ColorMessage | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.5 | Client-side only | 2025-05-04 |
Questions
Does HexChat need to be installed on the server?
Which Fabric versions does HexChat support?
In the catalog
HexChat is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
HexChat is a client mod for Fabric 1.21.11.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/hexchat
- Owner
- jfd-jgd
- Published
- 2026-08-26
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-27
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15