Discord Color Text Generator
Build multi-colored Discord messages using ANSI color codes. Add text segments, pick colors, then copy the codeblock and paste it directly into any Discord chat.
Preview (approximate)
Colors are approximated — Discord renders ANSI differently per system theme.
Discord codeblock — paste directly into chat
[ESC] marks invisible escape characters — they are embedded correctly when you click Copy.
How the calculation works
Discord supports ANSI color codes inside ```ansi``` codeblocks. ANSI uses escape sequences to tell Discord which color to render — a special invisible character (ESC, U+001B) followed by [CODE]m.
Text color codes run from 30–37, background colors from 40–47. Codes can be combined with semicolons: ESC[1;31m = bold red. Each colored segment ends with ESC[0m to reset formatting.
This generator embeds the real ESC character automatically — just copy the output and paste into Discord.
Frequently asked questions
Does colored text work in all Discord servers?
Yes — ANSI color codes work in any Discord server or DM on Desktop and Web. You don't need any permissions or bots. Mobile support works for text colors; background colors may not render on iOS or Android.
Why does my pasted text look wrong?
Make sure you're copying the entire output including the triple backticks and 'ansi' tag. If you copy from a plain text field, the invisible ESC characters may get stripped — always use the Copy button in this tool.
Can I use colored text in bot messages?
Yes — if your bot sends messages via the API, include the ` ```ansi ``` ` codeblock with embedded ANSI escape codes in the message content string.
Why are background colors not showing on mobile?
Discord's mobile app renders ANSI text colors correctly but has inconsistent support for background color codes (40–47). If your message needs to look right on mobile, stick to foreground text colors only.
Can I have more than one color in a message?
Yes — add multiple text segments in the builder, each with its own color. They'll all be combined into a single codeblock that Discord renders inline.