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DarkGreen and Orange

Contrasting color combination with 3.77:1 contrast ratio

#006400
#FFA500

Color Values

DarkGreen
HEX #006400
RGB 0, 100, 0
HSL 120, 100%, 20%
Orange
HEX #FFA500
RGB 255, 165, 0
HSL 39, 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 Orange is 81 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

3.77:1
DarkGreen background with Orange text
AA large text only

UI Preview

DarkGreen surface

Sample text on a darkgreen 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: #006400;
  --color-b: #FFA500;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 100, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 165, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkGreen and Orange",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkGreen",
      "hex": "#006400",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        100,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Orange",
      "hex": "#FFA500",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        165,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 3.77
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do darkgreen and orange go together?

Yes. DarkGreen and Orange 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 3.77:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between darkgreen and orange?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkGreen (#006400) and Orange (#FFA500) is 3.77:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use darkgreen 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 darkgreen and orange?

DarkGreen has the hex code #006400 and RGB values rgb(0, 100, 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.