graf1x

Orange and SeaGreen

Triadic color combination with 2.15:1 contrast ratio

#FFA500
#2E8B57

Color Values

Orange
HEX #FFA500
RGB 255, 165, 0
HSL 39, 100%, 50%
SeaGreen
HEX #2E8B57
RGB 46, 139, 87
HSL 146, 50%, 36%

Harmony: Triadic

These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.

The hue angle between Orange and SeaGreen is 107 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.15:1
Orange background with SeaGreen text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Orange surface

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

SeaGreen surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FFA500;
  --color-b: #2E8B57;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 165, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 46, 139, 87;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Orange and SeaGreen",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Orange",
      "hex": "#FFA500",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        165,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SeaGreen",
      "hex": "#2E8B57",
      "rgb": [
        46,
        139,
        87
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 2.15
}

Explore These Colors

Frequently Asked Questions

Do orange and seagreen go together?

Yes. Orange and SeaGreen form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.15:1, 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 seagreen?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Orange (#FFA500) and SeaGreen (#2E8B57) is 2.15:1. 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 seagreen 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 seagreen?

Orange has the hex code #FFA500 and RGB values rgb(255, 165, 0). SeaGreen has the hex code #2E8B57 and RGB values rgb(46, 139, 87). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.