Brown and Ivory

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #A52A2A;
  --color-b: #FFFFCB;
  --color-a-rgb: 165, 42, 42;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 255, 203;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Brown and Ivory",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Brown",
      "hex": "#A52A2A",
      "rgb": [
        165,
        42,
        42
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ivory",
      "hex": "#FFFFCB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        255,
        203
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 6.89
}

Do brown and ivory go together?

Yes. Brown and Ivory form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.89:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between brown and ivory?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Brown (#A52A2A) and Ivory (#FFFFCB) is 6.89:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use brown 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 brown and ivory?

Brown has the hex code #A52A2A and RGB values rgb(165, 42, 42). 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.