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Ivory and Yellow

Analogous color combination with 1.04:1 contrast ratio

#FFFFCB
#FFFF00

Color Values

Ivory
HEX #FFFFCB
RGB 255, 255, 203
HSL 60, 100%, 90%
Yellow
HEX #FFFF00
RGB 255, 255, 0
HSL 60, 100%, 50%

Harmony: Analogous

These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.

The hue angle between Ivory and Yellow is 0 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.04:1
Ivory background with Yellow text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Ivory surface

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

Yellow surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FFFFCB;
  --color-b: #FFFF00;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 255, 203;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 255, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Ivory and Yellow",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Ivory",
      "hex": "#FFFFCB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        255,
        203
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Yellow",
      "hex": "#FFFF00",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        255,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 1.04
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do ivory and yellow go together?

Yes. Ivory and Yellow form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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 yellow?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Ivory (#FFFFCB) and Yellow (#FFFF00) is 1.04:1. 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 yellow 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. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for ivory and yellow?

Ivory has the hex code #FFFFCB and RGB values rgb(255, 255, 203). Yellow has the hex code #FFFF00 and RGB values rgb(255, 255, 0). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.