Ivory Parchment

#E4E2DD

#DDD7C7

#CBC1A6

Text readability

Ui Neutral

Ivory Parchment is a neutral 3-colour linear gradient that runs from light grey (#E4E2DD) through light grey (#DDD7C7) to light grey (#CBC1A6) at 200°. It suits subtle surfaces and app backgrounds. Black text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 14.1:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AAA). Check every point, not just the average →

CSS

background: linear-gradient(200deg, #E4E2DD, #DDD7C7, #CBC1A6);

Tailwind

bg-[linear-gradient(200deg,#E4E2DD,#DDD7C7,#CBC1A6)]

Figma token

{
    "ivory-parchment": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(200deg, #E4E2DD 0%, #DDD7C7 50%, #CBC1A6 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Ivory Parchment gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

The same gradient, same direction, ready for your app or design system.

let ivoryParchmentGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.894, green: 0.886, blue: 0.867),
        Color(red: 0.867, green: 0.843, blue: 0.78),
        Color(red: 0.796, green: 0.757, blue: 0.651)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0.682, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0.318, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(ivoryParchmentGradient)

val ivoryParchmentColors = listOf(Color(0xFFE4E2DD), Color(0xFFDDD7C7), Color(0xFFCBC1A6))

Modifier.drawBehind {
    drawRect(
        Brush.linearGradient(
            colors = ivoryParchmentColors,
            start = Offset(size.width * 0.682f, size.height * 0f),
            end = Offset(size.width * 0.318f, size.height * 1f)
        )
    )
}

<!-- res/drawable/ivory-parchment_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="270"
        android:startColor="#E4E2DD"
        android:centerColor="#DDD7C7"
        android:endColor="#CBC1A6"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>
<!-- Android only takes multiples of 45°: 200deg in CSS is 250°, rounded to 270°. -->

const ivoryParchmentGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(0.364, -1),
    end: Alignment(-0.364, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFFE4E2DD), Color(0xFFDDD7C7), Color(0xFFCBC1A6)],
);

// Usage
Container(decoration: const BoxDecoration(gradient: ivoryParchmentGradient))

import { LinearGradient } from 'expo-linear-gradient';

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#E4E2DD', '#DDD7C7', '#CBC1A6']}
  start={{ x: 0.682, y: 0 }}
  end={{ x: 0.318, y: 1 }}
  style={{ flex: 1 }}
/>

<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="1200" height="630" viewBox="0 0 1200 630">
  <defs>
    <linearGradient id="ivory-parchment" x1="0.682" y1="0" x2="0.318" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#E4E2DD" />
      <stop offset="50%" stop-color="#DDD7C7" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#CBC1A6" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#ivory-parchment)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --ivory-parchment-1: #E4E2DD;
  --ivory-parchment-2: #DDD7C7;
  --ivory-parchment-3: #CBC1A6;
  --ivory-parchment-angle: 200deg;
  --ivory-parchment: linear-gradient(var(--ivory-parchment-angle), var(--ivory-parchment-1), var(--ivory-parchment-2), var(--ivory-parchment-3));
}

.hero {
  background: var(--ivory-parchment);
}

$ivory-parchment-1: #E4E2DD;
$ivory-parchment-2: #DDD7C7;
$ivory-parchment-3: #CBC1A6;
$ivory-parchment: linear-gradient(200deg, $ivory-parchment-1, $ivory-parchment-2, $ivory-parchment-3);

@mixin ivory-parchment-bg {
  background: $ivory-parchment-1;
  background: $ivory-parchment;
}

Colours in the Ivory Parchment gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Light grey	`#E4E2DD`	`rgb(228, 226, 221)`	`hsl(43, 11%, 88%)`
2	Light grey	`#DDD7C7`	`rgb(221, 215, 199)`	`hsl(44, 24%, 82%)`
3	Light grey	`#CBC1A6`	`rgb(203, 193, 166)`	`hsl(44, 26%, 72%)`

Ivory Parchment gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Ivory Parchment gradient variations

Reversed

Horizontal

Radial

Conic

Softer

Deeper

Smooth (OKLCH)

Hard stops

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Frequently asked questions

What are the hex codes for the Ivory Parchment gradient?

The Ivory Parchment gradient uses 3 colours: #E4E2DD, #DDD7C7 and #CBC1A6, at an angle of 200°.

How do I use the Ivory Parchment gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(200deg, #E4E2DD, #DDD7C7, #CBC1A6); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Ivory Parchment gradient?

Black text has the best contrast, at 14.1:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AAA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.