Colors are crucial for making your pricing tables match your brand and convert visitors. This guide covers everything from basic color changes to advanced customization.
Understanding Color Options
๐ธ Screenshot: Color Picker
The color customization panel with brand color options
Available Color Controls
- Primary Color: Main brand color (buttons, highlights, accents)
- Secondary Color: Supporting color for subtle elements
- Background Color: Table background (usually white or light gray)
- Text Color: Main text throughout the table
- Border Color: Column separators and outlines
- Highlight Color: For featured/popular columns
- Button Color: CTA button background
- Button Text Color: Text on buttons
Changing Colors
1 Access Color Settings
In the table builder, find the Colors panel in the right sidebar.
2 Click Color Picker
Click any color box to open the color picker. You can:
- Use the visual picker (drag to select)
- Enter hex code (#667eea)
- Enter RGB values (102, 126, 234)
- Use the eyedropper tool to match existing colors
3 Apply and Preview
Click outside the picker to apply. The table preview updates instantly.
Color Presets
Using Pre-Made Color Schemes
WP Pricing Tables includes several professional color presets:
- Professional Blue: #2196F3 - Corporate, trustworthy
- Growth Green: #4CAF50 - Eco, health, growth
- Premium Purple: #667eea - Luxury, premium
- Energy Orange: #FF9800 - Energetic, action-oriented
- Minimal Gray: #607D8B - Clean, modern
Click any preset to instantly apply the color scheme to your entire table.
Brand Matching
How to Match Your Existing Brand Colors
Method 1: From Your Website
- Install a browser color picker extension (ColorZilla for Chrome)
- Visit your main website
- Click the extension and select colors from your site
- Copy hex codes into WP Pricing Tables
Method 2: From Your Logo
- Use a tool like Adobe Color or Coolors.co
- Upload your logo image
- Extract the main brand colors
- Apply to your pricing table
Method 3: From Brand Guidelines
If you have brand guidelines with specific hex codes, simply enter them directly into the color fields.
Color Best Practices
Contrast for Readability
- Text on background: Use dark text on light backgrounds or vice versa
- Button text: Ensure high contrast (white on dark buttons works best)
- Accessibility: Aim for 4.5:1 contrast ratio minimum (WCAG AA standard)
Color Combinations That Work
SaaS Products:
- Primary: Blue (#2196F3)
- Accent: Light Blue (#E3F2FD)
- CTA: Orange (#FF9800)
Health & Wellness:
- Primary: Green (#4CAF50)
- Accent: Light Green (#E8F5E9)
- CTA: Teal (#009688)
Premium/Luxury:
- Primary: Purple (#667eea)
- Accent: Gold (#FFD700)
- CTA: Dark Purple (#764ba2)
Advanced Color Techniques
Using Gradient Backgrounds
In the Advanced tab, you can enable gradient backgrounds:
- Enable "Use Gradient"
- Select start color
- Select end color
- Choose gradient direction (top to bottom, left to right, diagonal)
Opacity/Transparency
Some color pickers include an opacity slider. Use this for:
- Subtle backgrounds (90% opacity)
- Overlays on images (50-70% opacity)
- Highlighting without overwhelming (80% opacity)
Testing Your Colors
Accessibility Check
Use these tools to verify your color choices are accessible:
- WebAIM Contrast Checker: https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/
- Coolors Contrast Checker: Built into Coolors.co
- Chrome DevTools: Built-in accessibility audit
A/B Testing Colors
Colors can significantly impact conversions. Test:
- Button colors (green vs orange vs blue)
- Highlight column colors
- Overall color scheme (warm vs cool)
Run tests for 2-4 weeks with significant traffic before making final decisions.
Common Color Mistakes to Avoid
Don't Do This:
- โ Too many colors (stick to 2-3 max)
- โ Low contrast text (hard to read)
- โ Neon/bright backgrounds (hurts eyes)
- โ Red buttons only (implies danger/stop)
- โ Ignoring brand colors (inconsistent experience)
Do This Instead:
- โ 2-3 complementary colors maximum
- โ High contrast for all text
- โ Subtle, professional color palettes
- โ Action colors for buttons (orange, green, blue)
- โ Match your existing brand perfectly
Saving and Reusing Color Schemes
Create Color Presets
- Set all your colors as desired
- Click Save as Preset
- Name it (e.g., "Spring 2026 Colors")
- Apply to future tables with one click
Exporting Color Values
Document your colors for future reference:
Primary: #667eea
Secondary: #764ba2
Button: #FF9800
Background: #FFFFFF
Text: #333333
Highlight: #E3F2FD
Mobile Color Considerations
Colors may look different on mobile devices:
- Test on actual devices: Colors render differently on phones
- Avoid subtle differences: Small screens make small differences invisible
- Higher contrast on mobile: Outdoor viewing requires more contrast