Ivory

Colors that go with ivory

Ivory (#FFFFF0) is a very light white. Colors that go well with ivory include Foundation White (#F0F0FF), Cotton Ball (#F0F8FF), Fatback (#FFF8F0), Pearl Powder (#F8FFF0), Vapour (#F0FFFF). For a safe, polished look, pair ivory with a soft off-white like #F5F5F3 and a deep neutral like #1B1B18; for contrast, add a touch of its complement #F0F0FF.

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Best colors to pair with ivory

ComplementaryFoundation White #F0F0FF
Opposite ivory on the color wheel, so it creates the strongest, most energetic contrast. Use it sparingly as an accent.
Split complementaryCotton Ball #F0F8FF
Sits next to ivory's complement: lively contrast with less tension than the direct opposite.
AnalogousFatback #FFF8F0
A neighbouring hue that blends naturally with ivory for calm, cohesive designs.
AnalogousPearl Powder #F8FFF0
The neighbour on the other side of ivory — pair both for a soft, harmonious scheme.
TriadicVapour #F0FFFF
One third of the way around the wheel from ivory: vibrant but balanced.
Light neutralVenerable White #F5F5F3
An off-white with a hint of ivory — an easy background that never feels stark.
Dark neutralCoco’s Black #1B1B18
A deep, ivory-tinted near-black for text and dark sections; softer than pure black.
GrayLost Space #96968D
A warm-or-cool gray matched to ivory for borders, captions and secondary UI.

Ivory color palettes

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Text and backgrounds with ivory

AaText on a ivory background

20.81:1SuperBlack text on #FFFFF0

AaIvory text on a light background

20.81:1Super#FFFFF0 text on #000000

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FAQ

What colors go with ivory?

Foundation White (#F0F0FF), Cotton Ball (#F0F8FF), Fatback (#FFF8F0), Pearl Powder (#F8FFF0), Vapour (#F0FFFF) go well with ivory. Neutrals such as #F5F5F3 and #1B1B18 are the easiest companions, and #F0F0FF adds bold contrast as its complementary color.

What is the complementary color of ivory?

The complementary color of ivory (#FFFFF0) is #F0F0FF (Foundation White), which sits opposite it on the color wheel.

What neutral colors go with ivory?

Off-whites, creams and grays with a slight ivory tint, such as #F5F5F3 and #96968D, plus a deep near-black like #1B1B18. Tinted neutrals look more cohesive than pure white, gray or black.

What text color should I use on ivory?

Black text on #FFFFF0 has a contrast ratio of 20.81:1 (super). For ivory text, use a background like #000000 (20.81:1, super).

Is ivory a warm or cool color?

Ivory is a neutral color in the white family.

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