Among Us has become massively popular over the past couple of years. The online multiplayer game allows players to customize various aspects of their character, including the color of their name. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to change the color of your name in Among Us.
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Understanding Name Colors in Among Us
- The default name color in Among Us matches the color of your character. For example, if you pick the red character, your name will be red.
- You can customize your name to be a different color than your character. This helps add some mystery and makes it harder to identify players.
- Special name colors like yellow, cyan, lime green, and rose pink can only be accessed by modifying game files or using third-party mods.
Requirements for Changing Name Color
To change your name color in Among Us, you will need:
- The Among Us game installed on your device
- A device running iOS, Android, Windows, or MacOS
- Access to game files (for special name colors)
Steps to Change Name Color on Mobile
Changing name colors on mobile is very easy:
1. Launch Among Us
Open the Among Us app on your iOS or Android device.
2. Go to the Online Game Lobby
Join an online lobby and wait for the game to start.
3. Tap on Your Name
Look for the box at the top of the screen showing your name. Tap on it.
4. Enter a Name and Color Code
Type your name, followed by a backslash \
and a 6-digit RGB color code. For example:
Imposter\FFA500
This will show your name as Imposter in orange color (#FFA500).
5. Hit Enter to Save
That’s it! Your colored name is now set.
Steps to Change Name Color on PC
Changing your name color on PC requires editing game files, so follow these steps:
1. Close Among Us
Completely quit out of the Among Us app if it’s running.
Go to the folder location where Among Us is installed on your computer.
3. Open prefs File
In the game folder, look for a file called prefs
. Open it with a text editor like Notepad.
4. Add Color Code
In the prefs file, look for the line with your player name. Add a backslash \
followed by a 6-digit RGB color code after your name.
For example:
myname\FFA500
5. Save and Close File
Save your changes and close the text editor.
6. Launch Among Us
Open Among Us on your computer again. Your name should now appear in the chosen color!
Special Name Color Codes
Here are some special color codes you can use:
- Yellow –
FFFF00
- Cyan –
00FFFF
- Lime Green –
B7FF00
- Rose Pink –
FF007F
Tips and Warnings
- You can only change your name once every 12-15 minutes.
- Make sure the RGB color code is 6 characters long.
- Don’t add spaces before or after the backslash.
- Using mods to change name color could get you banned.
Conclusion
Customizing your name color in Among Us is easy and adds some flair to the game. Just enter a RGB color code after your name to make it stand out. Experiment with different color variations to find one you like. Have fun surprising your friends with your colorful new name!