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Orchid and RoyalBlue

Analogous color combination with 1.48:1 contrast ratio

#7A81FF
#4169E1

Color Values

Orchid
HEX #7A81FF
RGB 122, 129, 255
HSL 237, 100%, 74%
RoyalBlue
HEX #4169E1
RGB 65, 105, 225
HSL 225, 73%, 57%

Harmony: Analogous

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 hue angle between Orchid and RoyalBlue is 12 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.48:1
Orchid background with RoyalBlue text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Orchid surface

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

RoyalBlue surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #7A81FF;
  --color-b: #4169E1;
  --color-a-rgb: 122, 129, 255;
  --color-b-rgb: 65, 105, 225;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Orchid and RoyalBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Orchid",
      "hex": "#7A81FF",
      "rgb": [
        122,
        129,
        255
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "RoyalBlue",
      "hex": "#4169E1",
      "rgb": [
        65,
        105,
        225
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 1.48
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do orchid and royalblue go together?

Yes. Orchid and RoyalBlue 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 1.48:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between orchid and royalblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Orchid (#7A81FF) and RoyalBlue (#4169E1) is 1.48:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use orchid and royalblue 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 orchid and royalblue?

Orchid has the hex code #7A81FF and RGB values rgb(122, 129, 255). RoyalBlue has the hex code #4169E1 and RGB values rgb(65, 105, 225). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.