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DarkOrange and MidnightBlue

Split-Complementary color combination with 6.37:1 contrast ratio

#FF8C00
#191970

Color Values

DarkOrange
HEX #FF8C00
RGB 255, 140, 0
HSL 33, 100%, 50%
MidnightBlue
HEX #191970
RGB 25, 25, 112
HSL 240, 64%, 27%

Harmony: Split-Complementary

This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance.

The hue angle between DarkOrange and MidnightBlue is 153 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

6.37:1
DarkOrange background with MidnightBlue text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

DarkOrange surface

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

MidnightBlue surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FF8C00;
  --color-b: #191970;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 140, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 25, 25, 112;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkOrange and MidnightBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkOrange",
      "hex": "#FF8C00",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        140,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "MidnightBlue",
      "hex": "#191970",
      "rgb": [
        25,
        25,
        112
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 6.37
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do darkorange and midnightblue go together?

Yes. DarkOrange and MidnightBlue form a split-complementary color combination. This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.37:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between darkorange and midnightblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkOrange (#FF8C00) and MidnightBlue (#191970) is 6.37:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use darkorange and midnightblue 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 midnightblue?

DarkOrange has the hex code #FF8C00 and RGB values rgb(255, 140, 0). MidnightBlue has the hex code #191970 and RGB values rgb(25, 25, 112). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.