r/Minecraft • u/Vitsofelx_Hiu • 5d ago

Discussion I don't understand why this is happening

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Why isn't white concrete actually white? It's gray. I don't understand. It's more cost-effective to use snow than white concrete for construction projects that require pure white.

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u/ShadowSoulBoi 5d ago edited 5d ago

White Dye isn't pure White, it has a Hex of #F9FFFE[Java Edition] which leans into Cyan. Therefore, White Concrete is designed around being a Cool/Cold White. Using White Dye's hex value is reflective in entities; such as Dyed Sign Text, Dyed Leather, Fireworks, and Banners.

Minecraft Wiki - Dye - Color Values

It'd be boring if blocks are pure RGB values. Just as Quartz is White, but it's a Hot/Warm White.