DarkGreen and Ivory

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #006400;
  --color-b: #FFFFCB;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 100, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 255, 203;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkGreen and Ivory",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkGreen",
      "hex": "#006400",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        100,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ivory",
      "hex": "#FFFFCB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        255,
        203
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 7.23
}

Do darkgreen and ivory go together?

Yes. DarkGreen 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 7.23:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between darkgreen and ivory?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkGreen (#006400) and Ivory (#FFFFCB) is 7.23:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use darkgreen 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 darkgreen and ivory?

DarkGreen has the hex code #006400 and RGB values rgb(0, 100, 0). 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.