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DarkOrange and FireBrick

Contrasting color combination with 2.86:1 contrast ratio

#FF8C00
#B22222

Color Values

DarkOrange
HEX #FF8C00
RGB 255, 140, 0
HSL 33, 100%, 50%
FireBrick
HEX #B22222
RGB 178, 34, 34
HSL 0, 68%, 42%

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 DarkOrange and FireBrick is 33 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.86:1
DarkOrange background with FireBrick text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

DarkOrange surface

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

FireBrick surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FF8C00;
  --color-b: #B22222;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 140, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 178, 34, 34;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkOrange and FireBrick",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkOrange",
      "hex": "#FF8C00",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        140,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "FireBrick",
      "hex": "#B22222",
      "rgb": [
        178,
        34,
        34
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 2.86
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do darkorange and firebrick go together?

Yes. DarkOrange and FireBrick 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 2.86:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between darkorange and firebrick?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkOrange (#FF8C00) and FireBrick (#B22222) is 2.86:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use darkorange and firebrick 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 darkorange and firebrick?

DarkOrange has the hex code #FF8C00 and RGB values rgb(255, 140, 0). FireBrick has the hex code #B22222 and RGB values rgb(178, 34, 34). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.