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Rust Chat Name Color & Gradient Generator

Free online tool — pick colors, preview your gradient, and copy the /color gradient command

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/color gradient #9900ff #ffa244

Paste this command in your Rust game chat to apply the gradient to your name.

How to Color Your Name in Rust

Changing your chat name color in Rust requires a server-side plugin like ColouredChat or BetterChat, available on servers running Oxide or Carbon mod frameworks. Once the plugin is installed and you have permission, you can use chat commands to apply solid colors, gradients, and even rainbow effects to your username.

Using the /color Command

The most common command format is:

/color #FF0000 — sets your name to a solid color (red in this example)
/color gradient #9900ff #ffa244 — creates a gradient between purple and orange
/color gradient #FF0000 #00FF00 #0000FF — multi-color gradient (red → green → blue)
/color rainbow — applies a rainbow effect across your name
/color random — assigns a random color each time

Use the generator above to pick your colors, preview the gradient on your actual username, and copy the ready-to-paste command.

Rust Hex Color Codes — Quick Reference

Rust uses standard hexadecimal color codes based on Unity Rich Text formatting. Here are the most commonly used colors:

Color	Hex Code	Preview
Red	`#FF0000`
Orange	`#FF9900`
Yellow	`#FFFF00`
Lime	`#00FF00`
Cyan	`#00FFFF`
Blue	`#0000FF`
Purple	`#9900FF`
Pink	`#FF00FF`
White	`#FFFFFF`
Grey	`#808080`

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you change your name color in Rust?

On servers with Oxide or Carbon mods, use the /color command followed by a hex code (e.g., /color #FF0000 for red). Some servers also support the <color=#HEX>Name</color> format in your Steam profile name, which shows on inventory items and death screens.

How do you get a gradient name in Rust?

Use the /color gradient command followed by two or more hex codes (e.g., /color gradient #9900ff #ffa244). The server plugin interpolates colors across each character of your name. Use our generator above to preview and copy the command.

Does the /color command work on all Rust servers?

No. The /color command requires a server-side plugin like ColouredChat or BetterChat (Oxide/Carbon). Vanilla servers and most official servers do not support chat color commands. Check with your server admin or look for color-related commands in /help.

What hex color codes work in Rust?

Rust uses standard 6-digit hex codes (e.g., #FF0000 for red, #00FF00 for green, #0000FF for blue). Some servers also accept 8-digit hex codes with alpha transparency (e.g., #FF0000FF). Any valid hex color from a color picker will work.

Can you use colored names on Rust Console?

Rust Console Edition has limited color support compared to PC. Server name coloring works via the <color> tag in your server configuration, but in-game chat name colors typically require PC with Oxide/Carbon mods.

What are the default chat colors in Rust?

On modded servers, the default player chat color is typically light blue (#55aaff), admin names appear in green (#aaff55), and developer names show in orange (#ffaa55). These defaults vary by plugin configuration.

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