DarkViolet and Orange

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #9400D3;
  --color-b: #FFA500;
  --color-a-rgb: 148, 0, 211;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 165, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkViolet and Orange",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkViolet",
      "hex": "#9400D3",
      "rgb": [
        148,
        0,
        211
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Orange",
      "hex": "#FFA500",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        165,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 3.32
}

Do darkviolet and orange go together?

Yes. DarkViolet and Orange 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 3.32:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between darkviolet and orange?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkViolet (#9400D3) and Orange (#FFA500) is 3.32:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use darkviolet and orange 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 darkviolet and orange?

DarkViolet has the hex code #9400D3 and RGB values rgb(148, 0, 211). Orange has the hex code #FFA500 and RGB values rgb(255, 165, 0). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.