Distinctive Dyes

baldurs-gate-3 — Mods & Enhancements

Distinctive Dyes replaces all 41 original Baldur's Gate 3 dye icons with more accurate color representations, making it easier to see what your equipment will look like before applying a dye. This is a purely cosmetic quality-of-life mod for players who want clearer visual feedback when customizing their characters' gear.

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Syntax

Character Customisation

Example

Downloads: 453,426 | Endorsements: 4,292

💡 Notes

By Grimsyxd | v1.22 | 4,292 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Make sure to place the mod in your BG3 Mods folder (usually

Make sure to place the mod in your BG3 Mods folder (usually Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods) and enable it in the mod manager.

If you use other mods that alter dye icons, load this one af

If you use other mods that alter dye icons, load this one after them to ensure it takes priority.

Check the mod's page for any updates after game patches, as

Check the mod's page for any updates after game patches, as icon mods can break if the game's UI changes.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Huge community trust with 4,292 endorsements and over 453k downloads.
Solves a real annoyance—dye icons in vanilla are misleading, this mod fixes that.
Lightweight and doesn't touch gameplay, just visual clarity.

👎 Cons

Only affects icons, not the actual dye colors or effects.
No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you can't see the new icons before installing.
Last updated in February 2024—might not be compatible with future BG3 patches.

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