Ivory and Orchid

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FFFFCB;
  --color-b: #7A81FF;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 255, 203;
  --color-b-rgb: 122, 129, 255;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Ivory and Orchid",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Ivory",
      "hex": "#FFFFCB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        255,
        203
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Orchid",
      "hex": "#7A81FF",
      "rgb": [
        122,
        129,
        255
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 3.18
}

Do ivory and orchid go together?

Yes. Ivory and Orchid form a complementary color combination. These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.18:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between ivory and orchid?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Ivory (#FFFFCB) and Orchid (#7A81FF) is 3.18:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use ivory and orchid 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. Since these are complementary colors, lean toward a 70/25/5 split to keep the contrast from becoming overwhelming. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for ivory and orchid?

Ivory has the hex code #FFFFCB and RGB values rgb(255, 255, 203). Orchid has the hex code #7A81FF and RGB values rgb(122, 129, 255). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.