ivory

#FFFFF0

CSS color

Ivory (#FFFFF0) is an extremely pale, barely-visible warm yellow CSS named color, referencing the creamy off-white of elephant and mammoth tusks. It is warmer than pure white but barely so, making it a luxurious, organic-feeling alternative for fine typography, wedding stationery, and high-end print design. Its name alone carries connotations of natural luxury.

Color Values

HEX

#FFFFF0

RGB

255, 255, 240

HSL

60.0, 100.0%, 97.1%

HSV

60.0, 5.9%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 0.0%, 5.9%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.996 0.0196 106.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: ivory

Color Psychology

Near-whites and off-whites radiate purity, simplicity, and spacious clarity. They feel open and unbounded, associated with cleanliness, fresh starts, and minimalism. These tones create a sense of potential and possibility, inviting focus on content.

Design Usage

Off-whites are preferred over pure white for page backgrounds to reduce glare. They feel warmer while maintaining a clean, bright aesthetic. Use for primary backgrounds and content areas where visual breathing room is needed.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #FFFFF0;
color: #FFFFF0;
border-color: #FFFFF0;
Nearest Tailwind: Amber 50 #FFFBEB

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.01:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

20.81:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FFFFF0?

RGB(255, 255, 240) · HSL(60.0, 100.0%, 97.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 0.0%, 5.9%, 0.0%)

Does #FFFFF0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.01:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FFFFF0?

Use 000000 text on a #FFFFF0 background; contrast on black is 20.81:1.