How do I make colored text in Discord?

Create an ANSI code block, apply supported ANSI color codes, then paste the complete fenced block into a supported Discord client.

Does Discord support hex colors in chat?

No. Normal Discord ANSI text uses a limited terminal-style color palette rather than arbitrary hex or RGB colors.

Does Discord colored text work on mobile?

Support can vary. Discord desktop and web clients are generally the better place to test ANSI colored text.

Why is my Discord colored text showing as plain text?

Check that the full message is inside triple backticks with ansi immediately after the opening backticks. Also make sure the escape characters were not removed.

Can I make rainbow text in Discord?

The Rainbow option can rotate through the supported ANSI foreground colors. It is not a full RGB gradient.

Is this an official Discord tool?

No. This is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or approved by Discord.

Discord ANSI Text Tool

Discord Colored Text Generator

Create ANSI-formatted Discord colored text and copy a complete code block for supported Discord clients.

This is an unofficial tool and is not made, endorsed, or sponsored by Discord.

Format

Colors

Text color

Highlight

Editor

Select a word or line, then apply a supported text color, background color, bold, underline, or the Rainbow preset.

See ANSI colors

Approximate preview

Discord rendering can vary by client and version.

Discord ANSI code block

Copy the full block, including the opening and closing backticks, then paste it into Discord.

Reset codes are included to help prevent colors from affecting the rest of your message.

Copy the complete Discord ANSI code block and paste it into Discord.

Works best in supported Discord desktop and web clients. Mobile rendering may vary, and some clients may show plain text.

Discord ANSI uses a limited palette. Arbitrary hex colors, RGB values, gradients, and custom chat colors are not supported.

How to Make Colored Text in Discord

Discord colored text works through ANSI code blocks.

Type or paste your Discord message.
Select the word or line you want to color.
Choose a supported ANSI text color or background color.
Add bold or underline if needed.
Use Rainbow when you want the supported foreground colors applied across the message.
Copy the complete fenced ansi block.
Paste the full block into a supported Discord desktop or web client.

Do not remove the opening and closing triple backticks or the ansi label.

Discord ANSI Color Codes

Discord ANSI text uses a limited set of terminal-style colors. It does not support arbitrary hex or RGB colors in normal chat messages.

Color	Foreground ANSI	Background ANSI
Black / Gray	`30`	`40`
Red	`31`	`41`
Green	`32`	`42`
Yellow	`33`	`43`
Blue	`34`	`44`
Magenta	`35`	`45`
Cyan	`36`	`46`
White	`37`	`47`

The Rainbow preset rotates through supported foreground codes such as red, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and magenta.

Foreground Colors

Use text colors for short highlights, labels, status words, warnings, or decorative Discord messages.

Background Colors

Background colors can create stronger emphasis but may be visually intense. Rendering can also vary by client.

Bold, Underline, and Reset Codes

Bold and underline can help structure Discord colored text, but not every style combination is guaranteed to render identically in every client.

Reset codes are included to help prevent one color or style from affecting the rest of the message.

Why Discord Colored Text May Not Work

If Discord colored text does not render correctly, the most common causes are:

The message is not inside an ansi code block.
The opening or closing triple backticks were removed.
Invisible escape characters were changed.
The selected color is not supported.
The Discord client handles ANSI differently.
A mobile client displays plain text instead of colors.

Try Discord desktop or web when mobile does not render the colors correctly.

Discord Colored Text Limits

Discord colored text does not support arbitrary hex colors, RGB values, gradients, or any custom chat color you choose.

The tool uses the limited ANSI palette supported by compatible Discord clients. Mobile rendering can vary, and some clients may show plain text.

Use color as decoration or emphasis rather than the only way to communicate important information.

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