DarkOrange and SeaGreen
Triadic color combination with 1.82:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#FF8C00255, 140, 033, 100%, 50%#2E8B5746, 139, 87146, 50%, 36%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 SeaGreen is 113 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.
SeaGreen surface
Sample text on a seagreen background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #FF8C00;
--color-b: #2E8B57;
--color-a-rgb: 255, 140, 0;
--color-b-rgb: 46, 139, 87;
}JSON
{
"name": "DarkOrange and SeaGreen",
"colors": [
{
"name": "DarkOrange",
"hex": "#FF8C00",
"rgb": [
255,
140,
0
]
},
{
"name": "SeaGreen",
"hex": "#2E8B57",
"rgb": [
46,
139,
87
]
}
],
"harmony": "Triadic",
"contrastRatio": 1.82
}Related Combinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do darkorange and seagreen go together?
Yes. DarkOrange and SeaGreen 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 1.82:1, 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 seagreen?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkOrange (#FF8C00) and SeaGreen (#2E8B57) is 1.82:1. 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 seagreen 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 seagreen?
DarkOrange has the hex code #FF8C00 and RGB values rgb(255, 140, 0). SeaGreen has the hex code #2E8B57 and RGB values rgb(46, 139, 87). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.