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Aqua and Ivory

Triadic color combination with 1.37:1 contrast ratio

#0FF0FE
#FFFFCB

Color Values

Aqua
HEX #0FF0FE
RGB 15, 240, 254
HSL 184, 99%, 53%
Ivory
HEX #FFFFCB
RGB 255, 255, 203
HSL 60, 100%, 90%

Harmony: Triadic

These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.

The hue angle between Aqua and Ivory is 124 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.37:1
Aqua background with Ivory text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Aqua surface

Sample text on a aqua background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Ivory surface

Sample text on a ivory background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #0FF0FE;
  --color-b: #FFFFCB;
  --color-a-rgb: 15, 240, 254;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 255, 203;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Aqua and Ivory",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Aqua",
      "hex": "#0FF0FE",
      "rgb": [
        15,
        240,
        254
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ivory",
      "hex": "#FFFFCB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        255,
        203
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 1.37
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do aqua and ivory go together?

Yes. Aqua and Ivory form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.37:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between aqua and ivory?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Aqua (#0FF0FE) and Ivory (#FFFFCB) is 1.37:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use aqua and ivory in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for aqua and ivory?

Aqua has the hex code #0FF0FE and RGB values rgb(15, 240, 254). Ivory has the hex code #FFFFCB and RGB values rgb(255, 255, 203). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.