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Ivory

Ivory

Do you want to use this color in your promotional items? Here's what you should know!

Ivory is similar to bone, cream, vanilla, or off-white. The color is symbolic of elegance, refinement, timelessness, antiquity, classic beauty, and vintage charm.

In Ancient Greece and Rome, ivory carving was done to create works of art, religious objects, and decorative boxes. The color, however, is still popular for weddings, banquets, and other classy affairs.

Examples of Ivory Symbolism

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Wedding Décor

Brides who wear an ivory wedding dress are classic beauties. The color also adds a vintage ambience to centerpiece , tablecloths, and other décor. Ivory is timeless and adds elegance to the ceremony and reception.

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Pianos

You may have heard the phrase, “tickle the ivories.” The idiom comes from antique pianos, which were coated in an ivory veneer. Today, most piano keys are made of plastic, but the color is still used to evoke a vintage feeling.

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Book Pages

Who needs an e-reader? Classic paperback or hardcover books are timeless. You’ll get lost in the ivory colored pages of your favorite novels.

Colors That Go With Ivory

Sometimes one color just isn’t enough! Ivory works best with any of these other colors.

Ivory Color Codes

HEX:

#FFFFF0

RGB:

255, 255, 240

CMYK:

0, 0, 6, 0

Pantone:

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Thread Color:

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