Ivory
Ivory is a white with a faint yellow tint. Hex code #FFFFF0.
Color codes
- CSS name
ivory - HEX
#FFFFF0 - RGB
rgb(255 255 240) - HSL
hsl(60 100% 97%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(60, 6%, 100%) - OKLCH
oklch(99.6% 0.02 106.8) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 0%)
White text
1.00:1 · fails WCAG
Black text
20.81:1 · passes WCAG AAA
Shades
Tones
About this color
Ivory in CSS and design
Ivory is a white with a faint yellow tint. Ivory is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: ivory;
color: #FFFFF0;
color: rgb(255 255 240);
color: hsl(60 100% 97%);For text on ivory, black reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for ivory?
#FFFFF0. In CSS you can also use the keyword ivory, which works in every browser.
What is ivory in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(255 255 240), in HSL hsl(60 100% 97%). For print, cmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 0%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on ivory?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 20.81:1 and passes WCAG AAA. White text reaches 1.00:1.
Which colors go with ivory?
As a neutral, ivory goes with almost any color. It works well as a background, border or text color next to a vivid accent, and with the lighter and darker tones from its shades.