Why Ivory?
Ivory is the quietest template on Laddro, and that is precisely its strength. Instead of white, it uses warm, tinted backgrounds: cream, light linen, soft grey, faint sage. The text colours are equally considered: muted charcoal, warm brown, deep olive. The result is a letter that feels expensive and thoughtful, like stationery you would choose for an important handwritten note.
Raleway, the default font, is an elegant sans-serif that complements the warm tones without being overly decorative.
Who should use this template?
Ivory is for professionals who communicate through restraint. It is ideal for:
- Executive and senior-level applications where subtlety signals confidence
- Luxury brands, hospitality, fashion, and industries where taste matters
- Academic and research positions that value substance over style
- Anyone who wants their cover letter to feel personal and considered
Ivory does not shout. It whispers. And in a stack of bold, colourful cover letters, that can be the thing that stands out.
Pair it with the Ivory resume template for an application that feels cohesive and refined.
What you get
- A single-column layout with warm, tinted backgrounds
- 8 colour themes from warm cream to soft sage, linen, and cool grey
- Raleway as the default font, elegant and understated
- Subtle background tinting that sets this template apart from standard white layouts
- Fully customisable in the Laddro builder
Colour options
Ivory offers 8 colour variations:
- Warm cream, the default. Subtle and refined
- Pure white for a cleaner, brighter look
- Linen for a natural, organic warmth
- Cool grey for a more modern, neutral feel
- Soft brown-tinted background for a classic, warm tone
- Sage-tinted background for a natural, grounded feel
Tips for getting the most out of Ivory
- Ivory is about nuance. The background tinting is subtle. It works best when the reader notices it feels different without knowing exactly why.
- The warm cream and linen variants are the standout choices. They feel personal in a way that pure white does not.
- Print your cover letter on quality paper if you are handing it in person. Ivory was designed to look premium.
- Write in a tone that matches the template: measured, confident, considered. No exclamation marks.
Write your cover letter with Ivory on Laddro
Start writing with Ivory. Pick your background tone, write your letter, and download a refined PDF.
