HexColorChat
by Venxivity
HexColorChat lets players color their chat messages with hex codes, using gradients and presets set through a GUI.
What it does
The mod adds a chat color system built on hex codes. Each letter of a typed message can receive its own six-digit color, so a single line can run from one shade to another or cycle through a rainbow. Players keep typing normally, and the mod inserts the color codes before each letter automatically.
Five editable presets store up to ten hex codes per message. The preset screen opens with Right Shift, where a player edits the codes and switches between presets. Servers that accept rrggbb hex color formatting display the result, so the effect is visible to other players in multiplayer.
Installation needs Fabric. The mod is published for Fabric only, for Minecraft 1.21.5, and its environment is client-side only, so servers do not need it. The code is open source under the MIT License, and public links to the source and issue tracker are available.
Key features
Automatic letter coloring
Each letter receives its own hex color code, so typed messages show a gradient without any manual formatting.
Editable color presets
Five presets hold up to ten hex codes per message, and the active preset can be switched at any time.
Chat GUI on Right Shift
A screen opened with Right Shift edits the presets and selects the style used for new messages.
Gradients and rainbow text
The mod produces clean gradients and rainbow effects from a short list of hex codes.
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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.
Use cases
Multiplayer chat styling
Players who want colored names or messages on servers that accept hex colors can set a preset and type as usual.
Saved styles for regular play
A player who writes in a particular style can keep it in a preset and switch back to it without retyping the codes.
Who it’s for: The mod suits players on Fabric who use Minecraft 1.21.5 and want styled chat, and players whose server accepts rrggbb hex color formatting. It needs nothing on the server side.
How it compares
HexChat is a client-side only option for Fabric with versions 1.19.2 – 1.21.11 under All rights reserved, so it is not open source. Beacon Gradient Calculator is client-side only, open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later, and published for 1.21.4 alone. HexColorChat is client-side only, open source under the MIT License, and built for 1.21.5 only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HexColorChat | Fabric | 1.21.5 | Client-side only | 2025-05-04 |
| HexChat | Fabric | 1.19.2 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-08-27 |
| Beacon Gradient Calculator | Fabric | 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-09-26 |
Questions
Does HexColorChat need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does HexColorChat use?
Do messages need to be typed with color codes?
In the catalog
HexColorChat is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 15,307 mods support Minecraft 1.21.5.
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What the author says
🎨 AutomaticColorcodes – Custom Chat Color Presets AutomaticColorcodes lets you flex fully customizable chat colors using hex codes. Automatically adds color codes before every letter you type—so you type normal, but your messages show up dripped out in color. 🧰 Features ✅ Auto-color every letter with real hex codes…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/hexcolorchat
- Owner
- Venxivity
- Published
- 2025-05-04
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-05-04
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15