Minecraft Shader Pack

Just Colored Lighting by timetravelbeard

Just Colored Lighting and Dynamic Lights added to a very fast shader for Potato computers, with optional shadows, texture upscaling, and great PBR support. Voxy and Distant horizons are also supported.

Downloads: 506796 · Followers: 307 · updated 3 weeks ago · Latest: gnSRsj4e

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About Just Colored Lighting

Just Colored Lighting is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by timetravelbeard. Just Colored Lighting and Dynamic Lights added to a very fast shader for Potato computers, with optional shadows, texture upscaling, and great PBR support. Voxy and Distant horizons are also supported.

On the technical side, Just Colored Lighting ships for Iris Shaders. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.

Just Colored Lighting maintains compatibility with 28 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.19 up to Minecraft 26.2. Always download the file that matches your Minecraft version, and re-check the version dropdown after any Mojang release to avoid crash-on-launch bugs.

Content-wise, Just Colored Lighting is categorized as Colored Lighting, Potato, and Vanilla Like. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft shader pack category so you can pair it with other shader packs from the same tag on this site.

Popularity: Just Colored Lighting has been downloaded 506.8k times on Modrinth and was updated 3 weeks ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that timetravelbeard is actively maintaining Just Colored Lighting.

Compatibility & requirements

Environment: Client only — Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.

Loaders / platforms: Iris Shaders

Supported Minecraft versions (28): 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19

Categories: Colored Lighting, Potato, Vanilla Like

How to install Just Colored Lighting

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
  2. Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into .minecraft/shaderpacks.
  3. Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Just Colored Lighting appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about Just Colored Lighting

Which Minecraft versions does Just Colored Lighting support?

Just Colored Lighting lists support for 28 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.19. Always match the version of the file you download to the Minecraft version your world or server is running.

What mod loader or server platform do I need to run Just Colored Lighting?

Just Colored Lighting publishes files for Iris Shaders. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Just Colored Lighting into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.

Does Just Colored Lighting need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

Just Colored Lighting is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Just Colored Lighting.

Who created Just Colored Lighting?

Just Colored Lighting is published on Modrinth by timetravelbeard. The project was first published 564 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and timetravelbeard's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is Just Colored Lighting still being updated?

Yes — Just Colored Lighting was updated 3 weeks ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from timetravelbeard generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is Just Colored Lighting safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that timetravelbeard uploads for Just Colored Lighting. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Just Colored Lighting directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install shader pack files from unknown third-party sites.

How popular is Just Colored Lighting?

Just Colored Lighting has been downloaded 506,796 times (506.8k) on Modrinth and has 307 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft shader pack.

What license does Just Colored Lighting use?

Just Colored Lighting is distributed under the LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Just Colored Lighting into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

Just Colored Lighting is indexed by MinecraftBible directly from the official Modrinth REST API. All files are hosted on Modrinth, which virus-scans and moderates every upload from timetravelbeard before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.

License: LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED (LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved).

Freshness signal: Just Colored Lighting was updated 3 weeks ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

Author profile: Visit timetravelbeard's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.

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