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1. Red leather chestplate
/give @p leather_chestplate[dyed_color=16711680]| Version | Syntax |
|---|---|
| 1.21.5+ | [dyed_color=16711680] |
| 1.20.5 to 1.21.4 | [dyed_color={rgb:16711680}] |
| 1.20.4 and earlier | {display:{color:16711680}} |
2. Common color numbers
| Color | Number |
|---|---|
| Red | 16711680 |
| Blue | 255 |
| Green | 65280 |
| Yellow | 16776960 |
| White | 16777215 |
| Black | 0 |
| Pink | 16738740 |
| Purple | 8388736 |
3. Calculate any color
The number is Red x 65536 + Green x 256 + Blue, with each value from 0 to 255. Orange (255, 165, 0) is 16753920. It is the same as a hex color code such as #FFA500 converted to decimal.
4. Equip a full set
/item replace entity @p armor.head with leather_helmet[dyed_color=255]
/item replace entity @p armor.chest with leather_chestplate[dyed_color=255]
/item replace entity @p armor.legs with leather_leggings[dyed_color=255]
/item replace entity @p armor.feet with leather_boots[dyed_color=255]See the item replace command.
5. Team colors
/execute as @a[team=red] run item replace entity @s armor.chest with leather_chestplate[dyed_color=16711680]
/execute as @a[team=blue] run item replace entity @s armor.chest with leather_chestplate[dyed_color=255]Set up teams with the team command.
6. Horse and wolf armor
/give @s minecraft:leather_horse_armor[dyed_color=16753920]
/give @s minecraft:wolf_armor[dyed_color=255]Leather horse armor and wolf armor take the same dyed_color. These give orange horse armor and blue wolf armor, handy for matching mounts and pets to team colors.
Troubleshooting
- Syntax error: check the version table above.
- No color change: only leather armor, leather horse armor and wolf armor can be dyed.
- Bedrock Edition: there is no color command; dye armor with a cauldron.
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