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Black and Orange

Tonal Accent color combination with 10.63:1 contrast ratio

#000000
#FFA500

Color Values

Black
HEX #000000
RGB 0, 0, 0
HSL 0, 0%, 0%
Orange
HEX #FFA500
RGB 255, 165, 0
HSL 39, 100%, 50%

Harmony: Tonal Accent

One color is neutral and the other carries the chroma, which is a reliable formula for balanced design. The neutral gives the eye somewhere to rest while the chromatic color provides the focal point.

The hue angle between Black and Orange is 39 degrees (though one or both colors are achromatic, so hue angle is less relevant than lightness contrast). You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

10.63:1
Black background with Orange text
AAA all sizes

UI Preview

Black surface

Sample text on a black background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Orange surface

Sample text on a orange background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #000000;
  --color-b: #FFA500;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 0, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 165, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Black and Orange",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Black",
      "hex": "#000000",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Orange",
      "hex": "#FFA500",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        165,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Tonal Accent",
  "contrastRatio": 10.63
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do black and orange go together?

Yes. Black and Orange form a tonal accent color combination. One color is neutral and the other carries the chroma, which is a reliable formula for balanced design. The neutral gives the eye somewhere to rest while the chromatic color provides the focal point. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 10.63:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between black and orange?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Black (#000000) and Orange (#FFA500) is 10.63:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use black and orange in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for black and orange?

Black has the hex code #000000 and RGB values rgb(0, 0, 0). Orange has the hex code #FFA500 and RGB values rgb(255, 165, 0). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.