Compatibility
Minecraft: Java Edition
26.3
26.2
26.1.x
1.21.x
1.20.x
1.19.x
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Details
ColorfulVanillaLights
A shader focused on real colored block lighting for Iris.
Light sources finally emit their true colors and tint the surroundings:
- Redstone torches & redstone ore → strong pure red
- Soul torches / soul lanterns → cyan / blue
- Lanterns, glowstone, campfires, lava → warm orange
- Froglights → magenta, green, yellow
- and many more light blocks
Custom Settings Menu
When you open the shader options you get a clean main menu:
ColorfulVanillaLights
- Light Colors & Intensity
- Brightness
- Redstone (adjust the red)
- Soul Torches
- Froglights
- Sky (sun / moon position)
- Floodfill Lighting
Profiles
Light blocks look different depending on the selected profile:
| Profile | Effect |
|---|---|
| Normal | Balanced, classic red glow |
| Strong | Stronger colors, more glow, cleaner red |
| Ultra | Maximum intensity, very pure red |
| Soft | Softer, milder colors |
Sun & Moon
Under Sky → sunPathRotation you can change the path of the sun and moon.
By default they are tilted (–30° to –50° depending on the profile).
Installation
- Install Iris + Sodium
- Place the ZIP into your
shaderpacksfolder - Select it in Video Settings → Shader Packs
Notes
- Recommended: recent Iris versions
- Works with most resource packs
- Additional options are available under “More”
License
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All rights reserved.
Copying, modifying, redistributing, reverse engineering, reuploading, or using any part of this shader without written permission from ItsLivex is strictly prohibited.


