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Minecraft Brown Dye item

Brown Dye

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A stackable dye used to color wool, concrete, terracotta, and other blocks or items on your server.

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About

Brown Dye is a crafting ingredient used to tint various blocks and items brown. You can apply it to wool, concrete powder, terracotta, shulker boxes, banners, and more. It stacks to 64 in inventory.

Spawn it with /give @p minecraft:brown_dye 1, adjusting the quantity as needed. Brown dye is most commonly obtained from cocoa beans but can be handed out directly when setting up builds or testing color schemes on your server.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are related to the Brown Dye?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Brown Dye, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
When was the Brown Dye data last updated?
The Brown Dye entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
What is the Brown Dye used for?
Brown Dye is a crafting ingredient used to tint various blocks and items brown. You can apply it to wool, concrete powder, terracotta, shulker boxes, banners, and more. It stacks to 64 in inventory.
Which game is the Brown Dye from?
The Brown Dye is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
Can I get the Brown Dye without spawning it?
Yes. The Brown Dye can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
What does the Brown Dye do in Minecraft?
A stackable dye used to color wool, concrete, terracotta, and other blocks or items on your server.
What is the item id of the Brown Dye?
The item id of the Brown Dye is minecraft:brown_dye.
What is the give command of the Brown Dye?
The give command of the Brown Dye is /give @p minecraft:brown_dye 1.
What is the stackable of the Brown Dye?
The stackable of the Brown Dye is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Brown Dye?
The max stack size of the Brown Dye is 64.

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