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Ivory and Tan

Contrasting color combination with 1.98:1 contrast ratio

#FFFFCB
#D1B26F

Color Values

Ivory
HEX #FFFFCB
RGB 255, 255, 203
HSL 60, 100%, 90%
Tan
HEX #D1B26F
RGB 209, 178, 111
HSL 41, 52%, 63%

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 Tan is 19 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.98:1
Ivory background with Tan text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Ivory surface

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

Tan surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FFFFCB;
  --color-b: #D1B26F;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 255, 203;
  --color-b-rgb: 209, 178, 111;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Ivory and Tan",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Ivory",
      "hex": "#FFFFCB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        255,
        203
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Tan",
      "hex": "#D1B26F",
      "rgb": [
        209,
        178,
        111
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 1.98
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do ivory and tan go together?

Yes. Ivory and Tan 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 1.98:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between ivory and tan?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Ivory (#FFFFCB) and Tan (#D1B26F) is 1.98:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use ivory and tan 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 tan?

Ivory has the hex code #FFFFCB and RGB values rgb(255, 255, 203). Tan has the hex code #D1B26F and RGB values rgb(209, 178, 111). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.