How do I send colored text in Discord?

Use a code block with the ansi language tag (triple backticks + ansi), then add ANSI escape sequences before your text. For example, \u001b[31m produces red text. Our Discord Colored Text Generator creates these codes for you visually.

What colors are available in Discord ANSI?

Discord supports 8 foreground colors (codes 30-37: dark gray, red, green, yellow, blue, pink, cyan, white) and 8 background colors (codes 40-47). You can also combine Bold (1) and Underline (4) modifiers.

Does Discord colored text work on mobile?

No. ANSI colored text only renders on Discord Desktop and Web (browser). iOS and Android display the raw escape codes as plain text. Use colored text in channels where most members use desktop.

Why is my Discord ANSI text not showing colors?

Common causes: 1) Missing the ESC character (\u001b) before the code, 2) Wrong backtick syntax (must be ```ansi not just ```), 3) Viewing on mobile. Our generator inserts the invisible ESC character automatically.

Can I use multiple colors in one Discord message?

Yes. Chain multiple ANSI sequences in the same ansi code block. Each new sequence overrides the previous color. Use \u001b[0m to reset back to default between color segments.

Discord ANSI Color Guide: How to Send Colorful Formatted Messages

Banish Monochrome Text: Bring Color to Discord

All announcements in your server look exactly the samea wall of black and white text. Members ignore standard announcements because they don't pop out. Bold text and blockquotes help, but they lack color. Fortunately, Discord supports ANSI escape codes inside code blocks, allowing you to highlight text in red, green, yellow, blue, and more.

Our Discord Colored Text Generator handles the escape sequences automatically so you can copy and paste colored text in seconds.

The Anatomy of an ANSI Escape Sequence

ANSI formatting works inside a code block flagged with ansi. The escape code template is [FORMATTING;BACKGROUND;FOREGROUNDm (preceded by the ESC character):

```ansi
[1;31mBold Red Text[0m
[0;32mNormal Green Text[0m
```

Mobile Notice: ANSI colored text only renders on Discord Desktop and Web clients. Mobile users (iOS & Android) will see the raw code characters. Always include a plain-text fallback for crucial announcements.

Available ANSI Color Codes

Foreground (Text): 31 (Red), 32 (Green), 33 (Yellow), 34 (Blue), 35 (Pink/Magenta), 36 (Cyan)
Backgrounds: 40 (Dark Blue), 41 (Orange), 44 (Indigo), 45 (Red), 46 (Teal)
Modifiers: 1 (Bold), 4 (Underline)

Banish Monochrome Text: Bring Color to Discord

The Anatomy of an ANSI Escape Sequence

Available ANSI Color Codes

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