Ivory and MediumPurple
Split-Complementary color combination with 3.66:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#FFFFCB255, 255, 20360, 100%, 90%#9370DB147, 112, 219260, 60%, 65%Harmony: Split-Complementary
This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance.
The hue angle between Ivory and MediumPurple is 160 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
Ivory surface
Sample text on a ivory background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
MediumPurple surface
Sample text on a mediumpurple background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #FFFFCB;
--color-b: #9370DB;
--color-a-rgb: 255, 255, 203;
--color-b-rgb: 147, 112, 219;
}JSON
{
"name": "Ivory and MediumPurple",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Ivory",
"hex": "#FFFFCB",
"rgb": [
255,
255,
203
]
},
{
"name": "MediumPurple",
"hex": "#9370DB",
"rgb": [
147,
112,
219
]
}
],
"harmony": "Split-Complementary",
"contrastRatio": 3.66
}Related Combinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do ivory and mediumpurple go together?
Yes. Ivory and MediumPurple form a split-complementary color combination. This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.66:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.
What is the contrast ratio between ivory and mediumpurple?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Ivory (#FFFFCB) and MediumPurple (#9370DB) is 3.66:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.
How do I use ivory and mediumpurple 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 ivory and mediumpurple?
Ivory has the hex code #FFFFCB and RGB values rgb(255, 255, 203). MediumPurple has the hex code #9370DB and RGB values rgb(147, 112, 219). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.