You can add color to your world of Minecraft by using the 16 different dye colors that are available in the game. Essentially, you can use these dyes to customize a wide variety of items, including the likes of wool, banners, beds, glass, leather armor, candles, and more.
The dyes are quite useful for decorative purposes, and they can bring life to your builds in Minecraft. You must keep in mind that there is distinct process associated to creating each dye. Here is a guide on making all the dyes in the game.
All dyes in Minecraft
The dyes in Minecraft can be divided into Primary and Secondary on the basis of their source. Some of the dyes are naturally generated, while others can be created by combing multiple. Here is a list of all the dyes found inside the game:
Primary Dyes
These are the base dyes that you can craft from items found in the overworld:
- Red Dye
- Blue Dye
- Yellow Dye
- White Dye
- Black Dye
- Green Dye.
Secondary Dyes
Listed below are the dyes you can create by combining primary dyes in a crafting table.
- Orange Dye
- Purple Dye
- Magenta Dye
- Pink Dye
- Light Blue Dye
- Lime Dye
- Cyan Dye
- Light Gray Dye
- Gray Dye
- Brown Dye
How to make Red Dye
Red Dye is a primary dye that can be crafted directly from:
- Poppy
- Rose Bush
- Beetroot
Place any of these in a crafting grid to get Red Dye.
How to make Blue Dye
Blue Dye can be crafted using:
- Lapis Lazuli (mined from underground)
- Cornflower
Either one goes into the crafting grid to make Blue Dye.
How to make Yellow Dye
To craft Yellow Dye, use:
- Dandelion
- Sunflower
Place in the crafting grid to yield the dye.
How to make White Dye
White Dye is made from:
- Bone Meal (crafted from bones)
- Lily of the Valley
Both will work the same in a crafting grid.
How to make Black Dye
Black Dye comes from:
- Ink Sac (from squids)
- Wither Rose
Add either to the crafting grid to get Black Dye.
How to make Green Dye
To make Green Dye, smelt Cactus in a furnace.
Cactus + Fuel = Green Dye
How to make Orange Dye
Orange Dye is a secondary dye. Combine:
- Red Dye + Yellow Dye to get 1 Orange Dye in the crafting table.
How to make Purple Dye
To get Purple Dye, mix:
- Red Dye + Blue Dye
Craft them together for 1 Purple Dye.
How to make Magenta Dye
There are a few ways to make Magenta Dye:
- Combine Purple Dye + Pink Dye
- Combine Red Dye + Blue Dye + Pink Dye
- Use Lilac or Allium in the crafting grid directly
How to make Pink Dye
Pink Dye can be made by:
- Combining Red Dye + White Dye
- Using Peony or Pink Tulip directly
How to make Light Blue Dye
Craft Light Blue Dye by:
- Mixing Blue Dye + White Dye
- Or using a Blue Orchid flower
How to make Lime Dye
Lime Dye can be crafted in two ways:
- Mix Green Dye + White Dye
- Or (in Bedrock Edition only) smelt Sea Pickles in a furnace
How to make Cyan Dye
Craft Cyan Dye by combining:
- Green Dye + Blue Dye
It’s a simple mix in the crafting table.
How to make Light Gray Dye
You can make Light Gray Dye by:
- Mixing White Dye + Gray Dye
Alternatively, you can use these flowers directly:
- Azure Bluet
- White Tulip
- Oxeye Daisy
How to make Gray Dye
To craft Gray Dye, mix:
- Black Dye + White Dye
It’s a 1:1 ratio in the crafting grid.
How to make Brown Dye
Brown Dye is made from:
- Cocoa Beans
You can find them in jungle biomes and place them in the crafting grid for dye.
