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ForestGreen and Ivory

Contrasting color combination with 4.27:1 contrast ratio

#228B22
#FFFFCB

Color Values

ForestGreen
HEX #228B22
RGB 34, 139, 34
HSL 120, 61%, 34%
Ivory
HEX #FFFFCB
RGB 255, 255, 203
HSL 60, 100%, 90%

Harmony: Contrasting

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 hue angle between ForestGreen and Ivory is 60 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

4.27:1
ForestGreen background with Ivory text
AA large text only

UI Preview

ForestGreen surface

Sample text on a forestgreen 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: #228B22;
  --color-b: #FFFFCB;
  --color-a-rgb: 34, 139, 34;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 255, 203;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "ForestGreen and Ivory",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "ForestGreen",
      "hex": "#228B22",
      "rgb": [
        34,
        139,
        34
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ivory",
      "hex": "#FFFFCB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        255,
        203
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 4.27
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do forestgreen and ivory go together?

Yes. ForestGreen 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 4.27:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between forestgreen and ivory?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between ForestGreen (#228B22) and Ivory (#FFFFCB) is 4.27:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use forestgreen 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 forestgreen and ivory?

ForestGreen has the hex code #228B22 and RGB values rgb(34, 139, 34). 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.