HexWool
by Techjar
HexWool lets players recolor wool and several other blocks by entering a hexadecimal color code, for exact shades such as pixel art needs.
What it does
A Wool Colorizer is crafted in the shape of a wool color, and it takes a hex value through a color picker so that a chosen block takes that exact shade. Players who build pixel art or need a specific color can use it instead of matching the closest vanilla dye. The mod covers wool, glass panes and leather armor by default, and the dye costs for the colorizer can be changed or disabled in the config.
HexWool runs on Forge for Minecraft 1.12.2 only, and the server and every player need it, since the recoloring happens on both sides. The mod is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and the author credits it as required when the mod is redistributed or used in a modpack. The source code and issue tracker are public, and the author has stated that the last version is 1.12.2 and no newer update is planned at this time.
Key features
Hex color wool coloring
Wool takes any color entered as a hexadecimal color code, so a block can match an exact shade.
Glass panes and leather armor
Colorizing also applies to glass panes and leather armor, which are supported by default.
Dye cost configuration
The dye requirements of the colorizer can be adjusted or switched off in the mod config.
Resource pack compatibility
Colored blocks keep the vanilla textures, so resource packs that reference those textures still apply.
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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
Pixel art builds
A player who needs an exact color for a mosaic or pixel image can enter the hex code instead of approximating with dyes.
Modpack use
Modpack authors may include HexWool in a pack, provided the credit to the author is kept.
Who it’s for: Builders who work with exact colors and modpack makers who want more wool shades on Minecraft 1.12.2 Forge.
How it compares
Rainbow Wool is a Forge mod for 1.12.2 – 1.19.2 under All rights reserved, and it is not open source. Tan Wool Mod is a Forge mod for 1.12.2 only, released under the ISC License, and it is open source. Both run on client and server, as HexWool does, but HexWool is the one that accepts any hex code.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HexWool | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client and server | 2023-10-20 |
| Rainbow Wool | Forge | 1.12.2 – 1.19.2 | Client and server | 2023-11-18 |
| Tan Wool Mod | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client and server | 2025-11-28 |
Questions
Does HexWool need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft version does HexWool support?
Can the dye cost of the colorizer be changed?
In the catalog
HexWool is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,149 Decoration mods for Forge. 2,920 mods support Minecraft 1.12.2.
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What the author says
I haven't updated this mod in ages, so the last version is for 1.12.2. Not sure when I'll get around to updating it to a more modern version. Even so, I am uploading it here for the sake of archival, since people are jumping ship from a certain other site. The Wool Colorizer requires cyan, magenta, yellow and black…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/hexwool
- Owner
- Techjar
- Published
- 2023-10-20
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2023-10-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15