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IndianRed and Orange

Contrasting color combination with 2.01:1 contrast ratio

#CD5C5C
#FFA500

Color Values

IndianRed
HEX #CD5C5C
RGB 205, 92, 92
HSL 0, 53%, 58%
Orange
HEX #FFA500
RGB 255, 165, 0
HSL 39, 100%, 50%

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 IndianRed and Orange is 39 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.01:1
IndianRed background with Orange text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

IndianRed surface

Sample text on a indianred 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: #CD5C5C;
  --color-b: #FFA500;
  --color-a-rgb: 205, 92, 92;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 165, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "IndianRed and Orange",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "IndianRed",
      "hex": "#CD5C5C",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        92,
        92
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Orange",
      "hex": "#FFA500",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        165,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 2.01
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do indianred and orange go together?

Yes. IndianRed and Orange 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 2.01:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between indianred and orange?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between IndianRed (#CD5C5C) and Orange (#FFA500) is 2.01:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use indianred 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 indianred and orange?

IndianRed has the hex code #CD5C5C and RGB values rgb(205, 92, 92). 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.