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Orchid and Tomato

Triadic color combination with 1.18:1 contrast ratio

#7A81FF
#EF4026

Color Values

Orchid
HEX #7A81FF
RGB 122, 129, 255
HSL 237, 100%, 74%
Tomato
HEX #EF4026
RGB 239, 64, 38
HSL 8, 86%, 54%

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 Orchid and Tomato is 131 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.18:1
Orchid background with Tomato text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Orchid surface

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

Tomato surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #7A81FF;
  --color-b: #EF4026;
  --color-a-rgb: 122, 129, 255;
  --color-b-rgb: 239, 64, 38;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Orchid and Tomato",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Orchid",
      "hex": "#7A81FF",
      "rgb": [
        122,
        129,
        255
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Tomato",
      "hex": "#EF4026",
      "rgb": [
        239,
        64,
        38
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 1.18
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do orchid and tomato go together?

Yes. Orchid and Tomato 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 1.18:1, 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 tomato?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Orchid (#7A81FF) and Tomato (#EF4026) is 1.18:1. 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 tomato 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 orchid and tomato?

Orchid has the hex code #7A81FF and RGB values rgb(122, 129, 255). Tomato has the hex code #EF4026 and RGB values rgb(239, 64, 38). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.