CurseForge · Minecraft mod
BetterDarkMode
A small client side mod which fixes text color for custom named blocks when using dark mode resource pack or transparent.
Quick answer
Which BetterDarkMode release matches 1.16.5 Forge?
BetterDarkMode Forge 1.16.5 targets 1.16.5 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is BetterDarkMode required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does BetterDarkMode Forge 1.16.5 need?
BetterDarkMode Forge 1.16.5 on 1.16.5 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add BetterDarkMode without breaking your instance.
Built for BetterDarkMode Forge 1.16.5 on 1.16.5 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use BetterDarkMode Forge 1.16.5. It targets 1.16.5 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside BetterDarkMode Forge 1.16.5. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does BetterDarkMode add?
Better Dark Mode
A small client side mod which fixes text color for custom named blocks when using dark mode resource pack or transparent.
Fabric
Minecraft 1.19+
Download BetterDarkMode-2.0.0
Minecraft 1.16.5, 1.17, 1.17.1, 1.18, 1.18.1
Download BetterDarkMode-1.0.2
Forge
I am no longer supporting forge. If you playing 1.16.5 or 1.17.1, You can get those versions, otherwise you are out of luck.
Download BetterDarkMode-Forge-1.16.5 To use on 1.16.5 Forge Minecraft
Download BetterDarkMode-Forge-1.17.1 To use on 1.17.1 Forge Minecraft

How to use
- Use command
betterdarkmode blackto change it to vanilla black - Use command
betterdarkmode whiteto change it to vanilla white - Use command
betterdarkmode custom <hex>to change it to ANY color of your choice. replace<hex>with any hex value between 000000 to ffffff (inclusive)
Contact
If you have any questions or feature requests, feel free to contact me.
You can make an issue on the repo Or message me on discord at Crec0#0420. Or you can join my server Guild 0 discord servers.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
BetterDarkMode by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.19-Snapshot
1 loader build1.19
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader build1.18.1
1 loader build1.18-Snapshot
1 loader build1.18
1 loader build1.17.1
2 loader builds1.17-Snapshot
1 loader build1.17
1 loader build1.16.5
2 loader builds1.16.4
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 16 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
BetterDarkMode versions and loaders
BetterDarkMode Forge 1.16.5
BetterDarkMode-Forge-1.0.2-1.16.5.jar
20 Oct 2021
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.