Color Accurate Maps

Overview

Vanilla maps use a limited predefined color palette, causing many blocks to appear washed out or inaccurate. Better Maps enhances map rendering by calculating colors directly from the blocks being displayed, resulting in maps that more closely match the world you actually see.

The mod is designed to be lightweight, compatible with vanilla gameplay, and works seamlessly in survival or creative worlds.

Demo:

Modded:

Vanilla:

A modified port of https://modrinth.com/mod/accurate-maps

Features

• More accurate map colors based on actual block appearances.
• Improved visual fidelity for builds, terrain, and biomes.
• Automatic fallback to vanilla rendering when enhanced data is unavailable.
• Resource pack support, allowing maps to reflect custom textures.
• Lightweight implementation with minimal impact on gameplay.

HOW

This Mod modifies how Minecraft draws maps by modifying the mapColor value through mixins to provided block colors more accurate to the blocks textures.