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Ivory and Tomato

Contrasting color combination with 3.76:1 contrast ratio

#FFFFCB
#EF4026

Color Values

Ivory
HEX #FFFFCB
RGB 255, 255, 203
HSL 60, 100%, 90%
Tomato
HEX #EF4026
RGB 239, 64, 38
HSL 8, 86%, 54%

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 Tomato is 52 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

3.76:1
Ivory background with Tomato text
AA large text only

UI Preview

Ivory surface

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

Tomato surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FFFFCB;
  --color-b: #EF4026;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 255, 203;
  --color-b-rgb: 239, 64, 38;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Ivory and Tomato",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Ivory",
      "hex": "#FFFFCB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        255,
        203
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Tomato",
      "hex": "#EF4026",
      "rgb": [
        239,
        64,
        38
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 3.76
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do ivory and tomato go together?

Yes. Ivory and Tomato 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 3.76:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between ivory and tomato?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Ivory (#FFFFCB) and Tomato (#EF4026) is 3.76:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use ivory and tomato 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 tomato?

Ivory has the hex code #FFFFCB and RGB values rgb(255, 255, 203). Tomato has the hex code #EF4026 and RGB values rgb(239, 64, 38). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.