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Navy and Orange

Complementary color combination with 9.03:1 contrast ratio

#01153E
#FFA500

Color Values

Navy
HEX #01153E
RGB 1, 21, 62
HSL 220, 97%, 12%
Orange
HEX #FFA500
RGB 255, 165, 0
HSL 39, 100%, 50%

Harmony: Complementary

These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting.

The hue angle between Navy and Orange is 179 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

9.03:1
Navy background with Orange text
AAA all sizes

UI Preview

Navy surface

Sample text on a navy 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: #01153E;
  --color-b: #FFA500;
  --color-a-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 165, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Navy and Orange",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Navy",
      "hex": "#01153E",
      "rgb": [
        1,
        21,
        62
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Orange",
      "hex": "#FFA500",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        165,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 9.03
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do navy and orange go together?

Yes. Navy and Orange form a complementary color combination. These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 9.03:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between navy and orange?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Navy (#01153E) and Orange (#FFA500) is 9.03:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use navy 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. Since these are complementary colors, lean toward a 70/25/5 split to keep the contrast from becoming overwhelming. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for navy and orange?

Navy has the hex code #01153E and RGB values rgb(1, 21, 62). 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.