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Ivory and SeaGreen

Contrasting color combination with 4.13:1 contrast ratio

#FFFFCB
#2E8B57

Color Values

Ivory
HEX #FFFFCB
RGB 255, 255, 203
HSL 60, 100%, 90%
SeaGreen
HEX #2E8B57
RGB 46, 139, 87
HSL 146, 50%, 36%

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 Ivory and SeaGreen is 86 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

4.13:1
Ivory background with SeaGreen text
AA large text only

UI Preview

Ivory surface

Sample text on a ivory background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

SeaGreen surface

Sample text on a seagreen background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FFFFCB;
  --color-b: #2E8B57;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 255, 203;
  --color-b-rgb: 46, 139, 87;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Ivory and SeaGreen",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Ivory",
      "hex": "#FFFFCB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        255,
        203
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SeaGreen",
      "hex": "#2E8B57",
      "rgb": [
        46,
        139,
        87
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 4.13
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do ivory and seagreen go together?

Yes. Ivory and SeaGreen 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 4.13:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between ivory and seagreen?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Ivory (#FFFFCB) and SeaGreen (#2E8B57) is 4.13:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use ivory and seagreen 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 seagreen?

Ivory has the hex code #FFFFCB and RGB values rgb(255, 255, 203). SeaGreen has the hex code #2E8B57 and RGB values rgb(46, 139, 87). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.