Ivory and RoyalBlue
Complementary color combination with 4.71:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#FFFFCB255, 255, 20360, 100%, 90%#4169E165, 105, 225225, 73%, 57%Harmony: Complementary
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 hue angle between Ivory and RoyalBlue is 165 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.
RoyalBlue surface
Sample text on a royalblue background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #FFFFCB;
--color-b: #4169E1;
--color-a-rgb: 255, 255, 203;
--color-b-rgb: 65, 105, 225;
}JSON
{
"name": "Ivory and RoyalBlue",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Ivory",
"hex": "#FFFFCB",
"rgb": [
255,
255,
203
]
},
{
"name": "RoyalBlue",
"hex": "#4169E1",
"rgb": [
65,
105,
225
]
}
],
"harmony": "Complementary",
"contrastRatio": 4.71
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do ivory and royalblue go together?
Yes. Ivory and RoyalBlue 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 4.71:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.
What is the contrast ratio between ivory and royalblue?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Ivory (#FFFFCB) and RoyalBlue (#4169E1) is 4.71:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.
How do I use ivory and royalblue 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 royalblue?
Ivory has the hex code #FFFFCB and RGB values rgb(255, 255, 203). RoyalBlue has the hex code #4169E1 and RGB values rgb(65, 105, 225). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.