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Ivory #FFFFF0

#FFFFF0 · rgb(255, 255, 240)

Ivory is the color #FFFFF0. In RGB it is rgb(255, 255, 240) — 100% red, 100% green and 94% blue. Its CMYK breakdown is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 0% black, and in HSL it sits at 60° hue, 100% saturation and 97% lightness. Ivory is one of the 140 standard CSS / HTML color names, so color: ivory works in CSS. The closest web-safe color is #FFFFFF.

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Ivory color codes

Hex#FFFFF0
RGBrgb(255, 255, 240)
RGB %100%, 100%, 94%
HSLhsl(60, 100%, 97%)
HSV / HSBhsv(60, 6%, 100%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 0%)
OKLCHoklch(100% 0.02 107)
Closest web-safe#FFFFFF

Ivory color meaning

Ivory is a soft and airy white — a warm color at 97% lightness and 100% saturation. Like other whites, it is linked with purity, simplicity and space. It makes rooms and layouts feel larger and cleaner, and lets other colors stand out.

Because it is soft and airy, ivory works best for backgrounds, walls, baby rooms, wedding stationery and large calm surfaces. As text on white it would be too faint (1.0:1), so use it for fills and backgrounds and put black text on top (20.8:1).

What colors go with Ivory?

Ivory pairs well with White Smoke, Sea Shell, Honey Dew and Charcoal: White Smoke sits close to its opposite on the color wheel for strong contrast, Sea Shell and Honey Dew are neighbors that keep a scheme calm, and Charcoal gives the eye somewhere to rest.

ComplementaryWhite Smoke#F5F5F5AnalogousSea Shell#FFF5EEAnalogousHoney Dew#F0FFF0Neutral partnerCharcoal#36454F

Build a full scheme around ivory in the color matcher, blend it with another color in the color mixer, or copy ready-made HTML and CSS from the HTML color picker.

Ivory at a glance

Color familyWhite · warm, soft and airy
CSS color nameYes — ivory works in CSS
As text on white1.01:1 — not readable as text
Best text on itBlack (20.81:1)
For print (CMYK)0% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow, 0% black
Full screenOpen the ivory screen — fill your display or download it in 4K

Contrast

Contrast ratio of Ivory against white and black text (WCAG 2.1 needs 4.5:1 for body text).

White text — 1.01:1 Black text — 20.81:1

Shades, tints & tones

Shades — toward black
Tints — toward white
Tones — toward gray

Color harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Split-complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square
Rainbow

Colors similar to Ivory

Floral White#FFFAF0Mint Cream#F5FFFAWhite#FFFFFFIvory Cream#FFF8E7Light Yellow#FFFFE0Snow#FFFAFA

Ivory color FAQ

What is the hex code for Ivory?

Ivory is #FFFFF0, which is rgb(255, 255, 240) and hsl(60, 100%, 97%). For print it is roughly C0 M0 Y6 K0.

What colors go with Ivory?

Ivory pairs well with White Smoke, Sea Shell, Honey Dew, Charcoal. White Smoke gives the strongest contrast, being close to its complementary color. Neutrals such as Charcoal also work well alongside it.

Is Ivory a warm or cool color?

Ivory is a warm color: its hue is 60°, on the red, orange and yellow side of the color wheel.

What text color looks best on Ivory?

Black text, with a contrast ratio of 20.8:1, which meets WCAG AA for normal text.