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DarkOrange and Lavender

Triadic color combination with 1.45:1 contrast ratio

#FF8C00
#B56EDC

Color Values

DarkOrange
HEX #FF8C00
RGB 255, 140, 0
HSL 33, 100%, 50%
Lavender
HEX #B56EDC
RGB 181, 110, 220
HSL 279, 61%, 65%

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 Lavender is 114 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.45:1
DarkOrange background with Lavender text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

DarkOrange surface

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

Lavender surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FF8C00;
  --color-b: #B56EDC;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 140, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 181, 110, 220;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkOrange and Lavender",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkOrange",
      "hex": "#FF8C00",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        140,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Lavender",
      "hex": "#B56EDC",
      "rgb": [
        181,
        110,
        220
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 1.45
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do darkorange and lavender go together?

Yes. DarkOrange and Lavender 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 1.45:1, 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 lavender?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkOrange (#FF8C00) and Lavender (#B56EDC) is 1.45:1. 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 lavender 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 lavender?

DarkOrange has the hex code #FF8C00 and RGB values rgb(255, 140, 0). Lavender has the hex code #B56EDC and RGB values rgb(181, 110, 220). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.