In fact, the possibilities are endless in terms of the range of imaginable block combinations and color palettes you can create when building unique structures, objects, or artwork in Minecraft. However, dealing with color theory can be problematic, especially when considering the hundreds of blocks, each with its own simple or complex color scheme. To simplify the process of selecting the best colors for your design, we’ve designed an approach using free online tools to help you choose the ideal color combinations and block palettes.
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How to Choose the Best Block Palettes in Minecraft
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There are two details to consider when choosing the best block palettes in Minecraft. First of all, color preference is a matter of taste, which means there is no perfect match for any block. Whatever you choose is ideal for your creation. Then you have to realize that coming up with a definitive color theory for your structures can be incredibly difficult without a background in art or design. So we think you can save time and stress when choosing a color palette by using one of three free online tools: Color Space, Paletton and Adobe Color.
Using Color Space for Minecraft Block Palettes
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Of the three tools we’ve listed, Color Space is hands down our favorite and easiest to use for Minecraft block palettes. All you have to do is pick a single color and the site will generate over a dozen amazing blends, gradients, and palettes to choose from. The UI’s simplistic block style is also suitable for choosing similarly colored blocks in Minecraft.
Using Paletton for Minecraft block palettes
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Paletton is more complex than Color Space but offers a more visual approach by using a color wheel with a visual simulation window. Although the UI is not as bright and friendly as the color space, Paletton’s visual simulation color schemes contain blocks that you can use to reference Minecraft blocks in-game.
Using Adobe Color Block Palettes for Minecraft
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Our third recommendation for free color palette generators for Minecraft is Adobe Color. Like other popular Adobe editing tools, Adobe Color offers the most complexity and variety compared to our previous two picks. However, if you take the time to learn, practice, and adjust the colors you want, this tool can definitely become the ultimate method of identifying the exact block combination you are looking for.
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Before we wrap up, we’d like to give an example of how color space could be used to create an ideal Minecraft block palette.
- Suppose you want to use red sandstone for an exterior wall of your home, but need some help figuring out where to start. Enter the color orange in the color space and press “Generate”.
- After scrolling down, let’s say the Spot palette caught your eye. The next step would be to match the colors to the blocks in the game. In our case, we chose Red Sandstone, Mud Bricks, Sandstone, and Dark Prismarine.
- The last step is the implementation, which can take from a few minutes to several hours. Experiment with Minecraft blocks to create what you think is ideal for your initial design. With enough practice, you can use tools like Color Space to generate the optimal color theory for your designs in no time.
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