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MidnightBlue and Orange

Split-Complementary color combination with 7.52:1 contrast ratio

#191970
#FFA500

Color Values

MidnightBlue
HEX #191970
RGB 25, 25, 112
HSL 240, 64%, 27%
Orange
HEX #FFA500
RGB 255, 165, 0
HSL 39, 100%, 50%

Harmony: Split-Complementary

This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance.

The hue angle between MidnightBlue and Orange is 159 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

7.52:1
MidnightBlue background with Orange text
AAA all sizes

UI Preview

MidnightBlue surface

Sample text on a midnightblue 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: #191970;
  --color-b: #FFA500;
  --color-a-rgb: 25, 25, 112;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 165, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "MidnightBlue and Orange",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "MidnightBlue",
      "hex": "#191970",
      "rgb": [
        25,
        25,
        112
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Orange",
      "hex": "#FFA500",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        165,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 7.52
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do midnightblue and orange go together?

Yes. MidnightBlue and Orange form a split-complementary color combination. This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.52:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between midnightblue and orange?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between MidnightBlue (#191970) and Orange (#FFA500) is 7.52:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use midnightblue 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 midnightblue and orange?

MidnightBlue has the hex code #191970 and RGB values rgb(25, 25, 112). 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.