This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft cyan dye with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, cyan dye is one of the many dyes that you can make. The crafting process will create 2 cyan dye at a time.
Let's explore how to make cyan dye.
SubscribeSupported Platforms
Cyan dye is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes |
 Xbox 360 | Yes |
 Xbox One | Yes |
 PS3 | Yes |
 PS4 | Yes |
 Wii U | Yes |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes |
 Education Edition | Yes |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Where to find Cyan Dye in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find cyan dye in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.11 |  Materials |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.12 - 1.19 |  Miscellaneous |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.21 |  Ingredients |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find cyan dye in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 |  Miscellaneous |
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 - 1.20.0 |  Nature |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find cyan dye in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU35 - TU69 | Materials |
| Xbox One | CU23 - CU43 | Materials |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 - 1.20.0 | Nature |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find cyan dye in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.26 - 1.76 | Materials |
| PS4 | 1.26 - 1.91 | Materials |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.20.0 | Nature |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find cyan dye in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 3 - Patch 38 | Materials |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 - 1.11 | Materials |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 - 1.20.0 | Nature |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find cyan dye in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | Miscellaneous |
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 - 1.20.0 | Nature |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find cyan dye in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 0.14.2 - 1.0.18 | Miscellaneous |
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 - 1.21.03 | Nature |
Definitions
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
- Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.
Required Materials to make Cyan Dye
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft cyan dye:
How to craft Cyan Dye in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make Cyan Dye
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make cyan dye, place 1 blue dye and 1 green dye in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making cyan dye, it is important that the blue dye and green dye are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 blue dye in the first box and 1 green dye in the second box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for cyan dye.
New Recipe
Old Recipe
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, 2 cyan dyes will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Cyan Dye to Inventory
Once you have crafted cyan dye, you need to move the new items to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made cyan dye in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, cyan dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Cyan Dye (minecraft: | 6 | 64 | Java | 1.8 - 1.12 |
| Cyan Dye (minecraft: | 64 | Java | 1.13 - 1.21 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, cyan dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyan Dye (minecraft: | 6 | 64 | PE | 1.0 - 1.14.0 |
| Cyan Dye (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | PE | 1.16.0 - 1.21.0 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, cyan dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyan Dye (minecraft: | 6 | 64 | Xbox One | 1.6.0 - 1.14.0 |
| Cyan Dye (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | Xbox One | 1.16.0 - 1.21.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, cyan dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyan Dye (minecraft: | 6 | 64 | PS4 | 1.14.0 |
| Cyan Dye (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | PS4 | 1.16.0 - 1.21.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, cyan dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyan Dye (minecraft: | 6 | 64 | Switch | 1.6.0 - 1.14.0 |
| Cyan Dye (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | Switch | 1.16.0 - 1.21.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, cyan dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyan Dye (minecraft: | 6 | 64 | Windows | 1.0 - 1.14.0 |
| Cyan Dye (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | Windows | 1.16.0 - 1.21.0 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, cyan dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyan Dye (minecraft: | 6 | 64 | Education | 1.0 - 1.14.31 |
| Cyan Dye (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | Education | 1.17.30 - 1.21.03 |
Definitions
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Give Command for Cyan Dye
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.21, the /give command for Cyan Dye is:
/give @p cyan_dye 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Cyan Dye is:
/give @p dye 1 6
Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Cyan Dye is:
/give @p cyan_dye 1 0
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Cyan Dye is:
/give @p dye 1 6
Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Cyan Dye is:
/give @p cyan_dye 1 0
In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Cyan Dye is:
/give @p dye 1 6
Give Command in Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Cyan Dye is:
/give @p cyan_dye 1 0
In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, the /give command for Cyan Dye is:
/give @p dye 1 6
Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Cyan Dye is:
/give @p cyan_dye 1 0
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Cyan Dye is:
/give @p dye 1 6
Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Cyan Dye is:
/give @p cyan_dye 1 0
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Cyan Dye is:
/give @p dye 1 6
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.17.30, 1.18.32, 1.19.52, 1.20.10 and 1.21.03, the /give command for Cyan Dye is:
/give @p cyan_dye 1 0
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0 and 1.14.31, the /give command for Cyan Dye is:
/give @p dye 1 6
Things to Make with Cyan Dye
You can use cyan dye to make items in Minecraft such as:
Things to Do with Cyan Dye
Here are some activities that you can do with cyan dye in Minecraft:
