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ColorGrade

This shader allows you to be able to have way more Minecraft colour features

ShadersFree1.21
by ColanderKid · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

ColorGrade is a shader pack made by ColanderKid. This shader allows you to be able to have way more Minecraft colour features.

It supports Minecraft 1.21. It has been downloaded 34 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Oct 29, 2026.

Supported versions

1.21

Release history

The newest is 1.0, released on Oct 29, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.21.11. It runs on Iris and Optifine. The download is 12 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.0Oct 29, 20261.21.11Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

Introducing Color Grade, a new Minecraft mod designed to completely transform the way you experience the game visually.

With a wide range of tools for adjusting colors, lighting, contrast, and more, you can customize Minecraft's appearance to match your own style. Whether you're going for vibrant colors, a cinematic atmosphere, or something completely unique, Color Grade gives you the freedom to make it happen.

This is the first version of Color Grade, and it's just the beginning. Expect more improvements, features, and possibilities as development continues.

Thanks for checking out Color Grade!

Written by ColanderKid. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install ColorGrade

  1. Install Iris (with Sodium) or OptiFine for your Minecraft version: shaders need one of them.

  2. Download the .zip file from Modrinth. Do not unzip it.

  3. In Minecraft, open Options, then Video Settings, then Shader Packs, and click Open Shader Pack Folder.

  4. Drop the .zip file into that folder, pick ColorGrade in the list and click Done.

  5. Shaders are heavy on the graphics card. If the game gets slow, pick a lower profile in the shader settings.

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
1.21
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
MIT
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 10, 2026)

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Questions

Does ColorGrade work on Minecraft 26.x?

Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.21.

Is ColorGrade free?

Yes. ColorGrade is free to download from Modrinth.

Is ColorGrade still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to ColorGrade?

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