When a large health pool spills across multiple rows, reading it quickly gets harder. Colorful Hearts Mod replaces vanilla heart rendering with colored hearts so each row is easier to distinguish, lets players set custom colors with #RRGGBB values in the config file, and adds background textures for half hearts to prevent the black background issue when only half an absorption heart is present. The mod is currently compatible with AppleSkin, Raised, and Farmer’s Delight, and its Modrinth page lists 2,925,461 downloads, an MIT License, and updates through 2025-07-30.
Key Features
- Replaces vanilla heart rendering with colored hearts to make different health rows easier to read.
- Lets players customize heart colors in the config file using hex codes in the
#RRGGBBformat. - Consolidates health into a single row of colored hearts instead of spreading it across multiple rows.
- Adds background textures for half hearts to avoid the black background issue on half absorption hearts.
- Currently lists compatibility with AppleSkin, Raised, and Farmer’s Delight.
Screenshots
How to Install
- Choose a Minecraft version supported by the mod, from 1.14.4 up to 1.21.1.
- Pick the loader build that matches your setup: NeoForge, Forge, Fabric, or Quilt.
- Install the required component for that setup, such as Minecraft Forge, Fabric API, Quilt Loader, or NeoForge Installer.
- Place the mod file in your
modsfolder, then launch Minecraft with the same loader and version.
Requirements
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Mod Loader | NeoForge, Forge, Fabric, Quilt |
| Dependencies | Minecraft Forge, Fabric API, Quilt Loader, NeoForge Installer |
| Minecraft Version | 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.2, 1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.17.1, 1.16.5, 1.15.2, 1.14.4 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Makes health easier to read by using color instead of relying only on stacked vanilla heart rows.
- Supports precise heart color customization through
#RRGGBBconfig values. - Addresses the half absorption heart background issue and lists compatibility with AppleSkin, Raised, and Farmer’s Delight.
Cons
- Color changes are handled through the config file rather than described as in-game settings.
- The feature set is focused on heart rendering, not broader HUD customization.
- Compatibility details are limited to the specific mods named in the available data.
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What's New
- Fixed a possible crash in AppleSkin compatibility when hearts might not be calculated.
- Fixed compatibility with Overflowing Bars.
- Overflowing Bars still requires manually disabling
allowLayersfor health in that mod’s config. - Added compatibility with Farmer’s Delight Refabricated.
FAQ
Does Colorful Hearts Mod support Forge, Fabric, Quilt, and NeoForge?
Yes. The available data lists NeoForge, Forge, Fabric, and Quilt as supported mod types, with Minecraft versions ranging from 1.14.4 to 1.21.1.
Can I change the heart colors myself?
Yes. The mod supports custom heart colors through the config file using hex color values in the #RRGGBB format.
What does Colorful Hearts Mod actually change in Minecraft?
It replaces vanilla heart rendering with colored hearts, consolidates health into a single row instead of multiple rows, and adds background textures for half hearts to prevent the black background issue when only half an absorption heart is present.
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