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MidnightBlue and Orchid

Analogous color combination with 4.53:1 contrast ratio

#191970
#7A81FF

Color Values

MidnightBlue
HEX #191970
RGB 25, 25, 112
HSL 240, 64%, 27%
Orchid
HEX #7A81FF
RGB 122, 129, 255
HSL 237, 100%, 74%

Harmony: Analogous

These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.

The hue angle between MidnightBlue and Orchid is 3 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

4.53:1
MidnightBlue background with Orchid text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

MidnightBlue surface

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

Orchid surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #191970;
  --color-b: #7A81FF;
  --color-a-rgb: 25, 25, 112;
  --color-b-rgb: 122, 129, 255;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "MidnightBlue and Orchid",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "MidnightBlue",
      "hex": "#191970",
      "rgb": [
        25,
        25,
        112
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Orchid",
      "hex": "#7A81FF",
      "rgb": [
        122,
        129,
        255
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 4.53
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do midnightblue and orchid go together?

Yes. MidnightBlue and Orchid form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.53:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between midnightblue and orchid?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between MidnightBlue (#191970) and Orchid (#7A81FF) is 4.53:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use midnightblue and orchid 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. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for midnightblue and orchid?

MidnightBlue has the hex code #191970 and RGB values rgb(25, 25, 112). Orchid has the hex code #7A81FF and RGB values rgb(122, 129, 255). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.