Ivory vs Ghost White

Ivory #FFFFF0 View details →

Ghost White #F8F8FF View details →

What is the difference between Ivory and Ghost White?

Examining Ivory (#FFFFF0) relative to Ghost White (#F8F8FF) showcases key differences in design application. Both shades match closely in terms of color richness and saturation profile. There is virtually no difference in brightness between these two tones. With a substantial hue separation of 180°, they yield a striking offset.

Design recommendations for Ivory vs Ghost White

Integrating Ivory and Ghost White requires balancing dark and light elements. Utilize the depth of Ivory to provide strong contrast and visual structure, and pair it with Ghost White on card backgrounds or subtle link accents to keep the user interface fresh and readable.

✦ Readability & Contrast Testing

Visual test showing black and white text overlay readability on both colors.

Ivory Typography

Preview of dark and light text elements rendered over a solid Ivory background canvas.

White Text: 1.01:1 Black Text: 20.81:1

Ghost White Typography

Preview of dark and light text elements rendered over a solid Ghost White background canvas.

White Text: 1.06:1 Black Text: 19.86:1

⚙ Technical Specifications Comparison

Format / Value	Ivory	Ghost White	Delta / Difference
HEX Code	`#FFFFF0`	`#F8F8FF`	-
RGB Channels	`rgb(255, 255, 240)`	`rgb(248, 248, 255)`	`R:-7 \| G:-7 \| B:+15`
HSL Values	`hsl(60°, 100%, 97%)`	`hsl(240°, 100%, 99%)`	`H:+180° \| S:0% \| L:+2%`
CMYK (Print)	`cmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 0%)`	`cmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 0%)`	-

◉ Individual Color References

Ivory Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes

Ghost White Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes