Chessex Dice by Color

Most people already know the color they want. If that is you, this guide skips the theory and sorts sets by color.

Whatever you pick, glance at the number color in the name. It tells you how easy the dice will be to read.

If you are choosing for a character, pick the color that matches their mood. A bright red set suits a hot-headed fighter, and a deep blue set suits a calm wizard. It is a small thing, but it makes rolling dice feel more personal.

Reds

Reds run from deep wine to bright fire engine. White or gold numbers usually look best on them.

Festive Dahlia & WhiteWhite NumbersFestive Pop Art & RedRed NumbersFestive Sunburst & RedRed NumbersFestive Symphony & WhiteWhite NumbersGemini Black-Red & GoldGold NumbersGemini Copper-Steel & WhiteWhite NumbersGemini Red-Teal & GoldGold NumbersGemini Red-Yellow & SilverSilver Numbers

Blues

Blues cover everything from ocean teal to deep navy. They show up in most finishes, from solid Opaque to swirled Gemini.

Borealis Icicle & Light BlueLight Blue NumbersBorealis Sky Blue & WhiteWhite NumbersBorealis Teal & GoldGold NumbersBrush Wavebreak & GoldGold NumbersCirrus Aqua & SilverSilver NumbersFestive Waterlily & WhiteWhite NumbersFrosted Blue & WhiteWhite NumbersFrosted Caribbean Blue & WhiteWhite Numbers

Purples

Purple is a fan favorite for good reason. Dark purples with light numbers read well, and lighter ones look great with dark numbers.

Borealis Pink & SilverSilver NumbersBorealis Purple & WhiteWhite NumbersBorealis Royal Purple & GoldGold NumbersFestive Symphony & WhiteWhite NumbersFestive Violet & WhiteWhite NumbersGemini Black-Purple & GoldGold NumbersGemini Blue-Purple & GoldGold NumbersGemini Green-Purple & GoldGold Numbers

Greens

Greens go from forest to bright lime. Darker greens pair nicely with white or gold numbers.

Borealis Kelp & Light GreenLight Green NumbersBorealis Light Green & GoldGold NumbersGemini Blue-Green & GoldGold NumbersGemini Green-Black & GoldGold NumbersGemini Green-Purple & GoldGold NumbersGemini Green-Yellow & SilverSilver NumbersLab Festive Garden & BlueBlue NumbersLab Gemini Mint Green-White & OrangeOrange Numbers

Dark sets

Black and charcoal dice look sharp and read well with light numbers. They are a safe choice for any table.

Borealis Light Smoke & SilverSilver NumbersGemini Black-Blue & GoldGold NumbersGemini Black-Grey & GreenGreen NumbersGemini Black-Purple & GoldGold NumbersGemini Black-Red & GoldGold NumbersGemini Black-Shell & WhiteWhite NumbersGemini Black-Starlight & RedRed NumbersGemini Blue-Steel & WhiteWhite Numbers

Gold, white, ivory and brown

Warm neutrals feel classic and a little old-school. They suit fantasy games and look good with dark numbers.

Festive Pop Art & RedRed NumbersFrosted White & BlackBlack NumbersGemini Astral Blue-White & RedRed NumbersGemini Blue-Gold & WhiteWhite NumbersGemini Green-Yellow & SilverSilver NumbersGemini Pearl Turquoise-White & BlueBlue NumbersGemini Red-Yellow & SilverSilver NumbersGemini Teal-White & BlackBlack Numbers

Rainbow and multicolor

If you cannot pick one color, pick them all. Multicolor sets are fun, though busy patterns can be harder to read at a glance.

Borealis Icicle & Light BlueLight Blue NumbersFestive Carousel & WhiteWhite NumbersFestive Circus & BlackBlack NumbersFestive Mosaic & YellowYellow NumbersFestive Pop Art & BlueBlue NumbersFestive Vibrant & BrownBrown NumbersFrosted Clear & BlackBlack NumbersLab Festive Kaleidoscope & BlueBlue Numbers

Still deciding?

Color is a great place to start. Once you find a few you like, compare finishes and number colors to choose your set. Try the dice finder.