Ivory and Navy

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FFFFCB;
  --color-b: #01153E;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 255, 203;
  --color-b-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Ivory and Navy",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Ivory",
      "hex": "#FFFFCB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        255,
        203
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Navy",
      "hex": "#01153E",
      "rgb": [
        1,
        21,
        62
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 17.33
}

Do ivory and navy go together?

Yes. Ivory and Navy 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 17.33:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between ivory and navy?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Ivory (#FFFFCB) and Navy (#01153E) is 17.33:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use ivory and navy 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 navy?

Ivory has the hex code #FFFFCB and RGB values rgb(255, 255, 203). Navy has the hex code #01153E and RGB values rgb(1, 21, 62). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.