Codes & values
- Color Name
Ivory - Color ID
KDF-C-16777200 - HEX
#FFFFF0 - RGB
rgb(255, 255, 240) - RGBA
rgba(255, 255, 240, 1) - HSL
hsl(60, 100%, 97%) - HSLA
hsla(60, 100%, 97%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(60, 6%, 100%) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 0%) - Light / Dark
light
Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Ivory?
- #FFFFF0
- What is Ivory RGB?
- rgb(255, 255, 240)
- What is Ivory HSL?
- hsl(60, 100%, 97%)
- What is Ivory CMYK?
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 0%)
What is Ivory?
Ivory is a curated yellow family color at #FFFFF0. It appears in our library with tags for web, design, ui, background and matches the CSS named color keyword. This shade classifies as light — best as backgrounds, soft UI fills, or pastel accents. Temperature lean: warm — energetic, inviting, and closer to red/orange/yellow on the wheel..
Ivory HEX code
The HEX code for Ivory is #FFFFF0. Paste it into CSS as color: #FFFFF0; or background-color: #FFFFF0;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (fffff0).
Ivory RGB
Ivory in RGB is rgb(255, 255, 240) (channels R 255, G 255, B 240). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(255, 255, 240, 1).
Ivory HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(60, 100%, 97%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(60, 6%, 100%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Ivory CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Ivory is cmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 0%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Ivory
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #D5D5C8, #AAAAA0, #808078, #555550, #2A2A28. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Ivory
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #FFFFF3, #FFFFF5, #FFFFF8, #FFFFFA, #FFFFFD. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Ivory
Complementary pairing: #FFFFF0, #F0F0FF. Analogous neighbors: #FFF8F0, #FFFFF0, #F8FFF0. Triadic accents: #FFFFF0, #F0FFFF, #FFF0FF. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Ivory color combinations
A practical combo: primary #FFFFF0, complementary accent #F0F0FF, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #FFFFF0, #F0F8FF, #F8F0FF.
Ivory in web design
Yellow highlights and warnings need careful contrast — prefer dark text on yellow, or use gold/amber variants for luxury without eye strain.
Ivory in branding
Gold and yellow brands feel optimistic or luxurious depending on saturation — champagne gold vs traffic yellow. Contrast vs white is 1.01:1 (better as a large accent or background than small body text); vs black 20.81:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Ivory?
- Ivory: #FFFFF0.
- What is Ivory RGB?
- Ivory: rgb(255, 255, 240).
- What is Ivory HSL?
- Ivory: hsl(60, 100%, 97%).
- What is Ivory CMYK?
- Ivory: cmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 0%).
- What colors go with Ivory?
- Try complementary #FFFFF0, #F0F0FF or analogous #FFF8F0, #FFFFF0, #F8FFF0.
- Is Ivory good for text on white?
- Not ideal for small body text (1.01:1). Use as a large heading, button, or background instead.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 1.01:1 (prefer large accent or background). Contrast vs black: 20.81:1. Complementary swatch: #FFFFF0, #F0F0FF.
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