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DodgerBlue and Orange

Complementary color combination with 1.64:1 contrast ratio

#1E90FF
#FFA500

Color Values

DodgerBlue
HEX #1E90FF
RGB 30, 144, 255
HSL 210, 100%, 56%
Orange
HEX #FFA500
RGB 255, 165, 0
HSL 39, 100%, 50%

Harmony: Complementary

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 hue angle between DodgerBlue and Orange is 171 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.64:1
DodgerBlue background with Orange text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

DodgerBlue surface

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

Orange surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #1E90FF;
  --color-b: #FFA500;
  --color-a-rgb: 30, 144, 255;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 165, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DodgerBlue and Orange",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DodgerBlue",
      "hex": "#1E90FF",
      "rgb": [
        30,
        144,
        255
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Orange",
      "hex": "#FFA500",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        165,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.64
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do dodgerblue and orange go together?

Yes. DodgerBlue and Orange 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 1.64:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between dodgerblue and orange?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DodgerBlue (#1E90FF) and Orange (#FFA500) is 1.64:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use dodgerblue 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. 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 dodgerblue and orange?

DodgerBlue has the hex code #1E90FF and RGB values rgb(30, 144, 255). 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.