Poker Table Color Psychology & Meaning
The poker table is green felt, gold chips, and red cards under a low light, a palette of patience and bluff. It reads as strategy, focus, and the calm surface of high stakes.
#1A3A2A
#C8A060
#8A1A1A
#F0E8D0
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Poker Table Color Palette
#1A3A2A · #C8A060 · #8A1A1A · #F0E8D0
AAA
WCAG Grade
10.2:1
Contrast Ratio
1,250
Saves
3,200
AI Copies
Use #1A3A2A as the background. Use #C8A060 as the primary accent. Use #8A1A1A as secondary. Use #F0E8D0 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Poker Table — classic, strategic, rich.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Poker Table color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 3.4% | 26, 58, 42 | 55%, 0%, 28%, 77% | 150°, 38%, 16% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 38.3% | 200, 160, 96 | 0%, 20%, 52%, 22% | 37°, 49%, 58% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 6.2% | 138, 26, 26 | 0%, 81%, 81%, 46% | 0°, 68%, 32% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 80.8% | 240, 232, 208 | 0%, 3%, 13%, 6% | 45°, 52%, 88% |
Poker Table Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Poker Table palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#1A3A2A gently saturated green
#C8A060 gently saturated orange
#8A1A1A saturated red
#F0E8D0 gently saturated orange
Poker Table Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F0E8D0 on #1A3A2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.20:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1A3A2A on #F0E8D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.20:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0E8D0 on #8A1A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.65:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #8A1A1A on #F0E8D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.65:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8A060 on #1A3A2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.14:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #1A3A2A on #C8A060 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.14:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8A1A1A on #C8A060 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.86:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C8A060 on #8A1A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.86:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F0E8D0 on #C8A060 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8A060 on #F0E8D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8A1A1A on #1A3A2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.33:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1A3A2A on #8A1A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.33:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme
The Poker Table palette is built using a split-complementary relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A split-complementary palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Poker evolved from European card games in nineteenth-century America and spread along the riverboats and the frontier. The modern tournament era began with the 1970 World Series of Poker, making the green felt a global symbol of the game.
Best Design Use Cases
Use the felt green for primary surfaces, the gold for accents and chips-inspired details, and the red for the strongest highlights. The cream works for text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Gaming, nightlife, events, media, strategy and card games, premium leisure.
Colors That Pair Well With Poker Table
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
blue
directly opposite #C8A060 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
yellow
30° beside #C8A060 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Poker Table Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #C8A060 for buttons and links — it scores 5.1:1 against the #1A3A2A background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #F0E8D0 — 10.2:1 against #1A3A2A passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #8A1A1A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #C8A060.
How to Implement the Poker Table Color Scheme
To use this Poker Table color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}Web Design Tip
Use #1A3A2A for the main background and #C8A060 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #F0E8D0 and #1A3A2A is 10.20:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Poker Table Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Poker Table color palette?
The Poker Table palette contains #1A3A2A, #C8A060, #8A1A1A, #F0E8D0. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Poker Table color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #F0E8D0 on #1A3A2A reaches 10.2:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Poker Table palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #5F88C8, #B4BE6A, #EBEFED extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Poker Table palette create?
Poker Table reads as classic, strategic, rich. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated green — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Poker Table color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Poker Table palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Poker Table palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Poker Table's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.