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DarkOrange and Indigo

Triadic color combination with 6.01:1 contrast ratio

#FF8C00
#380282

Color Values

DarkOrange
HEX #FF8C00
RGB 255, 140, 0
HSL 33, 100%, 50%
Indigo
HEX #380282
RGB 56, 2, 130
HSL 265, 97%, 26%

Harmony: Triadic

These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.

The hue angle between DarkOrange and Indigo is 128 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

6.01:1
DarkOrange background with Indigo text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

DarkOrange surface

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

Indigo surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FF8C00;
  --color-b: #380282;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 140, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 56, 2, 130;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkOrange and Indigo",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkOrange",
      "hex": "#FF8C00",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        140,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Indigo",
      "hex": "#380282",
      "rgb": [
        56,
        2,
        130
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 6.01
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do darkorange and indigo go together?

Yes. DarkOrange and Indigo form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.01:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between darkorange and indigo?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkOrange (#FF8C00) and Indigo (#380282) is 6.01:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use darkorange and indigo 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 indigo?

DarkOrange has the hex code #FF8C00 and RGB values rgb(255, 140, 0). Indigo has the hex code #380282 and RGB values rgb(56, 2, 130). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.