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DarkOrange and Tomato

Contrasting color combination with 1.66:1 contrast ratio

#FF8C00
#EF4026

Color Values

DarkOrange
HEX #FF8C00
RGB 255, 140, 0
HSL 33, 100%, 50%
Tomato
HEX #EF4026
RGB 239, 64, 38
HSL 8, 86%, 54%

Harmony: Contrasting

These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.

The hue angle between DarkOrange and Tomato is 25 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.66:1
DarkOrange background with Tomato text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

DarkOrange surface

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

Tomato surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FF8C00;
  --color-b: #EF4026;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 140, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 239, 64, 38;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkOrange and Tomato",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkOrange",
      "hex": "#FF8C00",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        140,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Tomato",
      "hex": "#EF4026",
      "rgb": [
        239,
        64,
        38
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 1.66
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do darkorange and tomato go together?

Yes. DarkOrange and Tomato form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.66:1, 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 tomato?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkOrange (#FF8C00) and Tomato (#EF4026) is 1.66:1. 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 tomato 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 tomato?

DarkOrange has the hex code #FF8C00 and RGB values rgb(255, 140, 0). Tomato has the hex code #EF4026 and RGB values rgb(239, 64, 38). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.