Fix Menus That Still Look Like Default Minecraft

If your inventory and chests still show the standard grey windows after installing the pack, work through these checks in order.

Is the pack actually selected?

1. Open Options, then Resource Packs.

2. Make sure the pack appears in the Selected column on the right, not just in Available.

3. If it isn't listed at all, click Open Pack Folder. The pack must sit directly in the resourcepacks folder. A pack buried inside an extra folder, often created when unzipping, won't be detected. Move it up a level, or use the original archive file.

Is something overriding it?

• Pack order: Any pack above this one in the Selected list that changes GUI screens will win. Move the pastel pack higher.
• Server packs: Some servers send their own resource pack, which can replace your menus while you play there. Test in a singleplayer world to see whether the pastel GUI appears.
• Compatibility warning: If the game says the pack was made for a different version, you can still try enabling it. Some screens may fall back to default if the format doesn't match.

Reload and test

After any change, click Done, or press F3 + T in-game to reload resources. Then open your inventory, a crafting table and a chest to confirm the soft pastel style and cartoon accents are showing.