Orange and PaleVioletRed
Contrasting color combination with 1.58:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#FFA500255, 165, 039, 100%, 50%#DB7093219, 112, 147340, 60%, 65%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 Orange and PaleVioletRed is 59 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
Orange surface
Sample text on a orange background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
PaleVioletRed surface
Sample text on a palevioletred background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #FFA500;
--color-b: #DB7093;
--color-a-rgb: 255, 165, 0;
--color-b-rgb: 219, 112, 147;
}JSON
{
"name": "Orange and PaleVioletRed",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Orange",
"hex": "#FFA500",
"rgb": [
255,
165,
0
]
},
{
"name": "PaleVioletRed",
"hex": "#DB7093",
"rgb": [
219,
112,
147
]
}
],
"harmony": "Contrasting",
"contrastRatio": 1.58
}Related Combinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do orange and palevioletred go together?
Yes. Orange and PaleVioletRed 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 1.58:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.
What is the contrast ratio between orange and palevioletred?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Orange (#FFA500) and PaleVioletRed (#DB7093) is 1.58:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.
How do I use orange and palevioletred 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 orange and palevioletred?
Orange has the hex code #FFA500 and RGB values rgb(255, 165, 0). PaleVioletRed has the hex code #DB7093 and RGB values rgb(219, 112, 147). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.