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Ivory and Sienna

Contrasting color combination with 5.06:1 contrast ratio

#FFFFCB
#A9561E

Color Values

Ivory
HEX #FFFFCB
RGB 255, 255, 203
HSL 60, 100%, 90%
Sienna
HEX #A9561E
RGB 169, 86, 30
HSL 24, 70%, 39%

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 Sienna is 36 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

5.06:1
Ivory background with Sienna text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

Ivory surface

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

Sienna surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FFFFCB;
  --color-b: #A9561E;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 255, 203;
  --color-b-rgb: 169, 86, 30;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Ivory and Sienna",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Ivory",
      "hex": "#FFFFCB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        255,
        203
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Sienna",
      "hex": "#A9561E",
      "rgb": [
        169,
        86,
        30
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 5.06
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do ivory and sienna go together?

Yes. Ivory and Sienna 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 5.06:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between ivory and sienna?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Ivory (#FFFFCB) and Sienna (#A9561E) is 5.06:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use ivory and sienna 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 sienna?

Ivory has the hex code #FFFFCB and RGB values rgb(255, 255, 203). Sienna has the hex code #A9561E and RGB values rgb(169, 86, 30). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.