Ivory color: hex code #FFFFF0
Ivory has the hex code #FFFFF0. It is a very light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 100% green and 94.1% blue (255, 255, 240).
Its hue angle is 60°, with 100% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 0% black.
You can use it in CSS with the keyword ivory.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.81:1).
Ivory (#FFFFF0) color codes
| HEX | #FFFFF0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 255, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 100%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 100%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(60, 6%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(99.64, -2.55, 7.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(99.64, 7.6, 109.61) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(92.726, 99.072, 96.659) | |
| Decimal | 16777200 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Ivory, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #FFFFF0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FFFFF0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #FFFFF0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fffeefProtanopia
no red cones#fffef0Deuteranopia
no green cones#fffdfbTritanopia
no blue cones#fefefeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fffff0; }
.text { color: #fffff0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fffff0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 255 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fffff0, #f8fff0); }Similar colors
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See #FFFFF0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FFFFF0?
- #FFFFF0 is a very light, vivid yellow known as Ivory. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Ivory?
- The RGB value is 255, 255, 240: 255 red, 255 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Ivory?
- The complementary color is #F0F0FF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FFFFF0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.81:1 and white text 1.01:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.