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Antique White vs Ivory: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Antique White and Ivory is hue — Antique White is a warm orange, while Ivory is a cool-leaning off-white. Antique White (#FAEBD7) has an HSL of 34°, 78%, 91%, whereas Ivory (#FFFFF0) sits at 60°, 100%, 97%.

Antique White#FAEBD7
Ivory#FFFFF0
#FAEBD7Blended: #FDF5E4#FFFFF0

Antique White vs Ivory: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Antique White Ivory
BrightnessVery light (L=91%) — pale, delicate, gentleVery light (L=97%) — pale, delicate, gentle
SaturationVivid (S=78%) — bright, energetic, eye-catchingVivid (S=100%) — bright, energetic, eye-catching
Hue familyOrangeOff-white
TemperatureWarmCool-leaning
Hex code#FAEBD7#FFFFF0
RGB250, 235, 215255, 255, 240

Can you use Antique White and Ivory together?

Ivory text on Antique White
Antique White text on Ivory
Contrast Ratio:1.16:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Antique White and Ivory Apart

  • Check saturation: Ivory looks more vivid and saturated.
  • Watch the undertone: the hue shifts 26° between them, which changes the perceived temperature.
  • Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Antique White vs Ivory in Design

Use Antique White for:
Call-to-action buttons
Autumn and harvest themes
Food, citrus, warmth branding
Youthful energetic campaigns
Friendly notification badges
Use Ivory for:
Backgrounds and page surfaces
Minimalist editorial design
Luxury clean aesthetics
Soft wedding invitations
Wellness and spa brands

Antique White and Ivory Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Antique White#FAEBD7

Antique White (#FAEBD7) is a very light, vivid orange with a warm undertone — it feels pale, delicate, gentle and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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Ivory#FFFFF0

Ivory (#FFFFF0) is a very light, vivid off-white with a cool-leaning undertone — it feels pale, delicate, gentle and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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Antique White and Ivory WCAG Contrast Ratios

Text legibility depends on the contrast ratio between foreground and background. WCAG 2.1 AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Use these numbers to choose accessible combinations for your design.

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Antique White text on white
1.17:1Fail
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Antique White text on black
17.93:1AAA
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Ivory text on white
1.01:1Fail
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Ivory text on black
20.81:1AAA
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Antique White text on Ivory
1.16:1Fail
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Ivory text on Antique White
1.16:1Fail

Explore Antique White and Ivory individually

Each color has a dedicated page with shades, tints, CSS name, pairings, and color psychology.

Ivory color page#FFFFF0 · shades, tints, pairings

More Antique White and Ivory Comparisons

Antique White vs Ivory FAQ

What is the difference between antique white and ivory?+
The main difference between Antique White and Ivory is hue — Antique White is a warm orange, while Ivory is a cool-leaning off-white. Antique White (#FAEBD7) has an HSL of 34°, 78%, 91%, whereas Ivory (#FFFFF0) sits at 60°, 100%, 97%.
Is antique white darker than ivory?+
Yes. Antique White is darker, with a lightness of 91% in HSL compared to Ivory at 97% — a 6-point gap.
Are antique white and ivory the same color?+
No. Antique White is #FAEBD7 and Ivory is #FFFFF0. They differ by 26° in hue, 6% in lightness, and 22% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, antique white or ivory?+
Ivory is more saturated. In HSL, Antique White has 78% saturation and Ivory has 100% — Ivory is the more vivid of the two, while Antique White reads as more muted.
Is antique white warm or cool?+
Antique White (#FAEBD7) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 34° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Is ivory warm or cool?+
Ivory (#FFFFF0) is a cool-leaning off-white. Its hue sits at 60° on the color wheel, which places it in the cool-leaning range.
Can you use antique white and ivory together?+
Yes. Antique White (orange) and Ivory (off-white) can work as a complementary or analogous pair. Use one as the dominant tone and the other as a 10–20% accent to keep the palette balanced.
What color family does antique white belong to?+
Antique White belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 34°, 78%, 91% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
What is the hex code for antique white?+
The hex code for Antique White is #FAEBD7. In RGB, that's rgb(250, 235, 215), and in HSL it's hsl(34, 78%, 91%).
What is the hex code for ivory?+
The hex code for Ivory is #FFFFF0. In RGB, that's rgb(255, 255, 240), and in HSL it's hsl(60, 100%, 97%).