True Color

⭐ ⭐ (394 endorsements) 📥 19,639 downloads 📌 v2.1 📅 8/4/2022
⚪ Last updated 2023

By courtykat · Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 3/2/2023 📅 Created: 8/4/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
1🛠️ AMUMSS — AMUMSS (script compiler) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #1 of 9 Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Please note that this mod will change the colors of your vanilla ships

(as well as ships used with the previous mod Better Ship Colors).

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I've made a lot of significant recent changes to the mod Better Ship Colors, so I figured it was about time I call it something new. True Color features an entirely new color palette for standard ships, living ships, freighters, and custom paints (e.g. player, vehicles, freighter, and pet accessories).

I've also included a lite, altered version of True Royal as an add-on, so your royal exotic ships can match the aesthetic of True Color even more closely (this version does not add any new trim colors).

Here's a visual on how this mod changes the vanilla game:

Freighter accents (painted stripes) have also been made entirely black & white to complement the main body colors.

ONLY WITH ROYALS ADD-ON

TMC;DL (too many colors; didn't look):

•   Neutral colors have a higher chance of spawning (especially in freighters)

•   Colors have bolder tones and are generally darker in shade, plus palettes are more consistent

•   For those who find my standard colors too harsh, I've made a "pastel" version that's a bit dimmer and less  saturated

•   Exotic ship colors can share a similar palette with the Royals Add-on

   •   Most importantly of course, blacks are now TRUE blacks across the board

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This mod alters the files "METADATA\SIMULATION\SOLARSYSTEM\COLOURS\BaseColourPalettes.mbin" and "METADATA\GAMESTATE\PLAYERDATA\CustomisationColourPalettes.mbin"

An LUA is in the works, but it may take time as I'm not adept with them.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

True Color is a texture mod for No Man's Sky that overhauls the color palettes of vanilla ships, living ships, freighters, and custom paints. It introduces bolder, darker tones, true blacks, and a higher chance of neutral colors, plus an optional add-on for royal exotics. With 394 endorsements and 19,639 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more consistent and visually striking ship color scheme.

✨ Key Features

Entirely new color palette for standard ships, living ships, freighters, and custom paints (player, vehicles, freighter, pet accessories).
Neutral colors have a higher chance of spawning, especially on freighters.
Colors are bolder and generally darker, with more consistent palettes.
Includes a 'pastel' version that is dimmer and less saturated for those who find the standard colors too harsh.
Optional 'True Royal' add-on makes royal exotic ships match the True Color aesthetic without adding new trim colors.
Freighter accents (painted stripes) are made entirely black and white to complement the main body colors.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 394 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads — clearly a hit among ship color enthusiasts.
  • True blacks across the board — finally, your ships can look sleek and dark without that washed-out gray.
  • The pastel version is a thoughtful touch for players who want a subtler look without losing the mod's consistency.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in March 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest No Man's Sky updates, so check before installing.
  • Changes colors of vanilla ships and ships from the previous Better Ship Colors mod, which could surprise players who didn't expect that.
  • No explicit install instructions provided — you'll need to know how to drop mod files into the game's MODS folder.
🎯 Is This For You?
For No Man's Sky players who are tired of the vanilla ship color randomness and want a more curated, darker palette. If you're a ship hunter or base builder who loves customizing your fleet's look, this mod is a must-try. Skip if you prefer the original bright and varied colors — this mod intentionally tones things down.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to back up your original 'BaseColourPalettes.mbin' file before overwriting, so you can revert if needed.
  • If you're using the pastel version, install it instead of the main file — don't stack both.
  • After installing, launch the game and check your ship's color in the customization menu to see the changes immediately.

📊 Mod Details

Game
No Mans Sky Mods
Author
courtykat
Version
2.1
Downloads
19,639
Endorsements
394
Category
Textures
Created
8/4/2022
Updated
3/2/2023

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