Step-by-Step Guide to Change the Color of a Cube in Unity

Are you looking for a way to change the color of a cube in Unity? It's easier than you think. Here's what you need to know and how to do it.

Required Tools

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• Unity 2020.2+
• Familiarity with C#

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open Unity Editor and create an empty project.
2. Create a cube by clicking on “GameObject” → “3D Object” → “Cube”.
3. Add a material to the cube. To do this, right-click in the project window and select “Create” → “Material”.
4. Set the cube’s material to the one you just created.
5. On the material you created, adjust the “Albedo” color to the desired color. This is what will make the cube turn the color you want.
6. Select the cube in the Hierarchy and click on “Add Component” in the Inspector. Select “New Script” and name it accordingly.
7. Add a new void function to the script, for example ”ChangeColor()” and in it, add the following code:

    Renderer rend = GetComponent<Renderer>(); 
    rend.material.SetColor("_Color", Color.red); //Change the color according to the desired one 

1. To call the function, add the following code at the end of Start() in the script:

   ChangeColor(); 

1. Select the cube in the Hierarchy and click on “Add Component” in the Inspector. Select “Mesh Renderer” and make sure it’s checked.
2. Select the cube in the Hierarchy and click on “Add Component” in the Inspector. Select “Mesh Collider” and make sure it’s checked.

FAQ

What is Albedo?

Albedo is a parameter that defines the base color of a material in Unity. You can adjust the Albedo color to change the color of a cube.

How do I add a script in Unity?

You can add a script to a game object in Unity by selecting it in the Hierarchy and clicking on “Add Component” in the Inspector.

How do I adjust the color of a cube in Unity?

To adjust the color of a cube in Unity, you need to first create a material, then set the cube’s material to the one you just created, and lastly, adjust the “Albedo” color to the desired color.

What code do I need to use to change the color of a cube?

You can use the following code to change the color of a cube in Unity:

Renderer rend = GetComponent<Renderer>(); 
rend.material.SetColor("_Color", Color.red); //Change the color according to the desired one 

What is the Mesh Renderer and Mesh Collider in Unity?

The Mesh Renderer is responsible for rendering an object's visible geometry in the scene and the Mesh Collider is responsible for allowing the object to interact with other objects in the scene.