Lavender and Orange

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #B56EDC;
  --color-b: #FFA500;
  --color-a-rgb: 181, 110, 220;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 165, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Lavender and Orange",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Lavender",
      "hex": "#B56EDC",
      "rgb": [
        181,
        110,
        220
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Orange",
      "hex": "#FFA500",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        165,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 1.71
}

Do lavender and orange go together?

Yes. Lavender 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 1.71:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between lavender and orange?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Lavender (#B56EDC) and Orange (#FFA500) is 1.71:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use lavender 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 lavender and orange?

Lavender has the hex code #B56EDC and RGB values rgb(181, 110, 220). 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.