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Indigo and Orange

Triadic color combination with 7.09:1 contrast ratio

#380282
#FFA500

Color Values

Indigo
HEX #380282
RGB 56, 2, 130
HSL 265, 97%, 26%
Orange
HEX #FFA500
RGB 255, 165, 0
HSL 39, 100%, 50%

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 Indigo and Orange is 134 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

7.09:1
Indigo background with Orange text
AAA all sizes

UI Preview

Indigo surface

Sample text on a indigo 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: #380282;
  --color-b: #FFA500;
  --color-a-rgb: 56, 2, 130;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 165, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Indigo and Orange",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Indigo",
      "hex": "#380282",
      "rgb": [
        56,
        2,
        130
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Orange",
      "hex": "#FFA500",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        165,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 7.09
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do indigo and orange go together?

Yes. Indigo 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 7.09:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between indigo and orange?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Indigo (#380282) and Orange (#FFA500) is 7.09:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use indigo 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 indigo and orange?

Indigo has the hex code #380282 and RGB values rgb(56, 2, 130). 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.