Orange and SaddleBrown

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FFA500;
  --color-b: #8B4513;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 165, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 139, 69, 19;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Orange and SaddleBrown",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Orange",
      "hex": "#FFA500",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        165,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SaddleBrown",
      "hex": "#8B4513",
      "rgb": [
        139,
        69,
        19
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 3.59
}

Do orange and saddlebrown go together?

Yes. Orange and SaddleBrown 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 3.59:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between orange and saddlebrown?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Orange (#FFA500) and SaddleBrown (#8B4513) is 3.59:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use orange and saddlebrown 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 orange and saddlebrown?

Orange has the hex code #FFA500 and RGB values rgb(255, 165, 0). SaddleBrown has the hex code #8B4513 and RGB values rgb(139, 69, 19). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.