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Navy and Orchid

Contrasting color combination with 5.44:1 contrast ratio

#01153E
#7A81FF

Color Values

Navy
HEX #01153E
RGB 1, 21, 62
HSL 220, 97%, 12%
Orchid
HEX #7A81FF
RGB 122, 129, 255
HSL 237, 100%, 74%

Harmony: Contrasting

These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.

The hue angle between Navy and Orchid is 17 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

5.44:1
Navy background with Orchid text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

Navy surface

Sample text on a navy 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: #01153E;
  --color-b: #7A81FF;
  --color-a-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
  --color-b-rgb: 122, 129, 255;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Navy and Orchid",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Navy",
      "hex": "#01153E",
      "rgb": [
        1,
        21,
        62
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Orchid",
      "hex": "#7A81FF",
      "rgb": [
        122,
        129,
        255
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 5.44
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do navy and orchid go together?

Yes. Navy and Orchid form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.44:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between navy and orchid?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Navy (#01153E) and Orchid (#7A81FF) is 5.44:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use navy 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. 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 navy and orchid?

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