Purple Dye
Purple Dye is a purple dye used to color wool, leather armor, beds, glass, terracotta, concrete powder, candles, banners and more. It is made from combining red and blue dye.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDpurple_dye
Overview
Purple Dye is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting (combining dyes). A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Purple Dye. This item was added to the game in the 1.0 full release.
In this database, Purple Dye sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page. Purple Dye is also a hub ingredient, feeding into 3 different recipes in this catalogue, so keeping a stock on hand unlocks a wide range of crafts.
Crafting Recipe
Purple Dye×2Crafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Yields: 2 items
Used to Craft
Purple Dye is a crafting ingredient for 3 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Magenta Dye
Purple Concrete Powder
Purple Stained GlassHow to Obtain
- Crafting (combining dyes)
Notes
Combining two dyes yields 2 dye.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Purple Dye in Minecraft?
Purple Dye is crafted at a Crafting Table using Red Dye and Blue Dye, and each craft yields 2.
What is Purple Dye used for?
Purple Dye is a crafting ingredient used to make Magenta Dye, Purple Concrete Powder, and Purple Stained Glass.
How many Purple Dye can you stack?
Purple Dye stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Purple Dye be enchanted?
No. Purple Dye cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Purple Dye added to Minecraft?
Purple Dye was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Miscellaneous category in the current 1.21 release.