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Ivory and Turquoise

Triadic color combination with 2.19:1 contrast ratio

#FFFFCB
#06C2AC

Color Values

Ivory
HEX #FFFFCB
RGB 255, 255, 203
HSL 60, 100%, 90%
Turquoise
HEX #06C2AC
RGB 6, 194, 172
HSL 173, 94%, 39%

Harmony: Triadic

These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.

The hue angle between Ivory and Turquoise is 113 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.19:1
Ivory background with Turquoise text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Ivory surface

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

Turquoise surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FFFFCB;
  --color-b: #06C2AC;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 255, 203;
  --color-b-rgb: 6, 194, 172;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Ivory and Turquoise",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Ivory",
      "hex": "#FFFFCB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        255,
        203
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Turquoise",
      "hex": "#06C2AC",
      "rgb": [
        6,
        194,
        172
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 2.19
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do ivory and turquoise go together?

Yes. Ivory and Turquoise form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.19:1, 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 turquoise?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Ivory (#FFFFCB) and Turquoise (#06C2AC) is 2.19:1. 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 turquoise 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 turquoise?

Ivory has the hex code #FFFFCB and RGB values rgb(255, 255, 203). Turquoise has the hex code #06C2AC and RGB values rgb(6, 194, 172). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.