DarkOrange and Navy

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FF8C00;
  --color-b: #01153E;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 140, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkOrange and Navy",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkOrange",
      "hex": "#FF8C00",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        140,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Navy",
      "hex": "#01153E",
      "rgb": [
        1,
        21,
        62
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 7.64
}

Do darkorange and navy go together?

Yes. DarkOrange and Navy form a complementary color combination. These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.64:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between darkorange and navy?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkOrange (#FF8C00) and Navy (#01153E) is 7.64:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use darkorange and navy 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. Since these are complementary colors, lean toward a 70/25/5 split to keep the contrast from becoming overwhelming. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for darkorange and navy?

DarkOrange has the hex code #FF8C00 and RGB values rgb(255, 140, 0). Navy has the hex code #01153E and RGB values rgb(1, 21, 62). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.