Dark Orange Color (#FF8C00)
Dark Orange is a CSS named color defined as hex code #FF8C00. Dark Orange is a deeper, slightly redder orange than CSS orange, with a lower green channel.
Color Overview & Formats
darkorangeLuminance: 0.4002| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FF8C00 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(255, 140, 0) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(33, 100%, 50%) | Hue (33°), Saturation (100%), Lightness (50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(33, 100%, 100%) | Hue, Saturation (100%), Value/Brightness (100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 45%, 100%, 0%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.751 0.179 58.3) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #FF8C00; /* or darkorange */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #FF8C00, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Dark Orange reaches 9:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Dark Orange?
These 6 colors all go well with Dark Orange (#FF8C00), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Dark Orange: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Dark Orange (HSL 33°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (33° to 213°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (3° and 63°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (153° and 273°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 9.00:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 2.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 6.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Dark Orange Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#FF8C00)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
darkorange = #ff8c00 (rgb(255, 140, 0))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for buttons, badges, sale tags and warm accents that need more weight than plain orange. On Dark Orange, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (9:1); white text fails even for large text (2.33:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Dark Orange?
Yes. Black text on Dark Orange has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 9:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Dark Orange?
No. White text on Dark Orange has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 2.33:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Dark Orange?
Black, Navy, Midnight Blue, Dark Slate Gray, Teal and White all go well with Dark Orange. Black (9:1), Navy (6.86:1) and Midnight Blue (6.37:1) have enough contrast for text on Dark Orange; Dark Slate Gray, Teal and White work better as a background or accent.
What is the difference between orange and dark orange?
Dark Orange (#FF8C00) is redder and darker than Orange (#FFA500): its hue is 33° against 39°, and its green channel is 140 against 165.