The standard color-to-value conventions used in casinos and home games — plus how to assign values for your own set.
| Color | Common value |
|---|---|
| White | $1 |
| Red | $5 |
| Blue | $10 |
| Green | $25 |
| Black | $100 |
| Purple | $500 |
| Yellow | $1,000 |
Casino chip colors are fairly consistent, but home sets are all over the place — what matters is that everyone agrees on each color’s value before the first hand. The principle that never changes: pick a clean spread where each denomination is worth about 4–5× the one below it, so stacks are easy to read and count.
Once you’ve settled your colors and values, the chip calculator tells you exactly how many of each color to give every player for your buy-in, and how to color up as blinds rise.
A common convention is white $1, red $5, blue $10, green $25, black $100, purple $500, and yellow $1,000. These come from casino standards, but home sets vary — what matters is that each color has one clear, agreed value.
Pick 3–4 colors and give each a value roughly 4–5× the one below it (for example 1 / 5 / 25 / 100). Make sure you have plenty of your smallest denomination for blinds and change, and enough big chips to cover the buy-in without a huge stack.
Three to four denominations is ideal. More colors slows the game and confuses new players. Use the chip calculator to work out exactly how many of each color every player should start with.
Tournaments need denominations that let you “color up” — swap small chips for larger ones as blinds rise. Plan the spread so each level’s blinds can be paid cleanly, and remove the smallest chips once they stop mattering.
Chip colors and values vary between casinos and home sets. Always confirm denominations with your table before playing. Provided for reference and education. Rules and conventions can vary by game and venue. Rebuy Labs is software for organizing and studying poker; it does not accept wagers or handle player funds. If gambling stops being fun, call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
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