DarkOrange and SaddleBrown
Analogous color combination with 3.04:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#FF8C00255, 140, 033, 100%, 50%#8B4513139, 69, 1925, 76%, 31%Harmony: Analogous
These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.
The hue angle between DarkOrange and SaddleBrown is 8 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
DarkOrange surface
Sample text on a darkorange background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
SaddleBrown surface
Sample text on a saddlebrown background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #FF8C00;
--color-b: #8B4513;
--color-a-rgb: 255, 140, 0;
--color-b-rgb: 139, 69, 19;
}JSON
{
"name": "DarkOrange and SaddleBrown",
"colors": [
{
"name": "DarkOrange",
"hex": "#FF8C00",
"rgb": [
255,
140,
0
]
},
{
"name": "SaddleBrown",
"hex": "#8B4513",
"rgb": [
139,
69,
19
]
}
],
"harmony": "Analogous",
"contrastRatio": 3.04
}Related Combinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do darkorange and saddlebrown go together?
Yes. DarkOrange and SaddleBrown form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.04:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.
What is the contrast ratio between darkorange and saddlebrown?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkOrange (#FF8C00) and SaddleBrown (#8B4513) is 3.04:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.
How do I use darkorange and saddlebrown 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. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.
What are the hex and RGB values for darkorange and saddlebrown?
DarkOrange has the hex code #FF8C00 and RGB values rgb(255, 140, 0). SaddleBrown has the hex code #8B4513 and RGB values rgb(139, 69, 19). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.