Ivory Red vs Purple Teal: Enamel-Filled Acrylic Dice

Quick answer

Choose the Ivory with Red Enamel Acrylic set if you want a lighter, budget-friendly 16mm poly set for everyday play. Choose the Purple with Teal Enamel set if you prefer the heft and durability of solid zinc metal dice and do not mind paying more.

Acrylic vs metal: what actually changes at the table

Both sets are full-sized 16mm polyhedral dice with seven pieces (d4, d6, d8, d10, d10%, d12, d20), so the visible difference is material, not size. The acrylic set is molded and then filled with enamel paint; the metal set is solid zinc plated with polished nickel. That makes the metal set heavier in the hand and more expensive, while the acrylic set stays light and costs less.

Weight affects feel more than roll fairness. Metal dice land with a heavier thud and can dent soft surfaces or scatter farther if you roll on a bare table. Acrylic dice are quieter and easier to scoop up, which matters if you play in a small space or share a table with miniatures.

Enamel fill and readability

Enamel fill is the paint sitting in the number recesses. On the Ivory with Red Enamel set, red paint against an ivory body gives a high-contrast look that reads quickly across the table. On the Purple with Teal Enamel set, teal paint against purple metal is a cooler, lower-contrast pairing; it looks sharp in hand but can be harder to read at a glance under dim lighting.

Neither set uses engraved-only numbers, so the paint is the readability feature. If your group plays under warm or low light, favor the ivory/red contrast. If you mostly play in bright rooms and care about a distinctive look, the purple/teal pairing is the more striking choice.

Price and long-term wear

At catalog prices, the acrylic set sits well below the metal set, which makes it the easier choice for a first set, a gift, or a spare set that lives in a bag. The metal set costs more because of the zinc construction and nickel plating, but it resists chips and scuffs that acrylic can pick up over years of use.

The trade-off is surface care. Metal dice are heavier and should be rolled on a padded surface such as a padded dice tray to protect both the dice and the table. Acrylic dice are more forgiving on bare tables but can still scratch, so a tray helps either way.

Decision rules for choosing between the two

• Budget-first or first set: Pick the Ivory with Red Enamel Acrylic set when you want a complete 16mm poly set at the lowest catalog price and do not need metal weight. Reserve the saved budget for a padded dice tray.
• Weight and durability priority: Pick the Purple with Teal Enamel set when you want solid zinc dice that feel heavy in the hand and resist everyday wear. Plan to roll them on a padded surface to protect table and dice.
• Low-light readability: Choose the ivory/red contrast if your table is dim or you read numbers from across the table; choose purple/teal only if bright light and style matter more than quick reading.
• Shared table with miniatures: Favor the acrylic set if heavy metal dice could knock over miniatures or dent a soft mat.

Product facts

• Ivory with Red Enamel Acrylic 16mm Poly Dice Set: Molded in acrylic and filled with red enamel paint; full-sized 16mm set of 7 dice. Gives you a light, low-cost poly set with strong number contrast for everyday rolls.

  

• Purple with Teal Enamel: Made of solid zinc plated with polished nickel; full-sized 16mm set of 7 dice. Delivers noticeable heft and durability, but the higher price and weight suit players who want a premium feel.

  

Who each set fits

Best for

• Players who want a light, budget-friendly 16mm poly set for weekly play
• Groups that play in low light and need high-contrast numbers
• Buyers adding a spare set to a dice bag

Not for

• Players who specifically want the heft and durability of metal dice
• Tables where acrylic scuffs would be a dealbreaker over years of use