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DarkGreen and DarkOrange

Contrasting color combination with 3.19:1 contrast ratio

#006400
#FF8C00

Color Values

DarkGreen
HEX #006400
RGB 0, 100, 0
HSL 120, 100%, 20%
DarkOrange
HEX #FF8C00
RGB 255, 140, 0
HSL 33, 100%, 50%

Harmony: Contrasting

These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.

The hue angle between DarkGreen and DarkOrange is 87 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

3.19:1
DarkGreen background with DarkOrange text
AA large text only

UI Preview

DarkGreen surface

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

DarkOrange surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #006400;
  --color-b: #FF8C00;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 100, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 140, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkGreen and DarkOrange",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkGreen",
      "hex": "#006400",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        100,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "DarkOrange",
      "hex": "#FF8C00",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        140,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 3.19
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do darkgreen and darkorange go together?

Yes. DarkGreen and DarkOrange form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.19:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between darkgreen and darkorange?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkGreen (#006400) and DarkOrange (#FF8C00) is 3.19:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use darkgreen and darkorange 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 darkgreen and darkorange?

DarkGreen has the hex code #006400 and RGB values rgb(0, 100, 0). DarkOrange has the hex code #FF8C00 and RGB values rgb(255, 140, 0). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.