# Dark Orange Color (#FF8C00)

> Dark Orange is a CSS named color defined as hex code #FF8C00.

- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/colors/dark-orange/
- **Language**: English (en)
- **CSS Name**: `darkorange`
- **Date Published**: 2026-09-29
- **Date Modified**: 2026-09-29
- **Authority Citation**: W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 (https://www.w3.org/TR/css-color-4/#named-colors)

## Color Values
- **HEX**: #FF8C00
- **RGB**: rgb(255, 140, 0)
- **HSL**: hsl(33, 100%, 50%)
- **HSV/HSB**: hsv(33, 100%, 100%)
- **CMYK**: cmyk(0%, 45%, 100%, 0%) (digital approximation, non-print)
- **OKLCH**: oklch(0.751 0.179 58.3)

## What Colors Go With Dark Orange
Contrast is each color on Dark Orange (WCAG 2.2); 4.5:1 or above is text-safe.
- **Black (#000000)**: 9:1, text-safe. Strong, readable text on dark orange.
- **Navy (#000080)**: 6.86:1, text-safe. A deep blue that reads as text and looks crisp.
- **Midnight Blue (#191970)**: 6.37:1, text-safe. A softer dark blue for headings and text.
- **Dark Slate Gray (#2F4F4F)**: 3.83:1, background or accent. A dark neutral for a modern look.
- **Teal (#008080)**: 2.05:1, background or accent. A cool blue-green complement for bold, tropical palettes.
- **White (#FFFFFF)**: 2.33:1, background or accent. Clean space around dark orange blocks; not for text on it.

## WCAG 2.2 Contrast Results
- **Pure Black (#000000) text on Dark Orange**: 9:1 (Passes AA and AAA for both normal and large text)
- **Pure White (#FFFFFF) text on Dark Orange**: 2.33:1 (Fails AA and AAA)
- **Dark Charcoal (#212529) text on Dark Orange**: 6.61:1 (Passes AA for all text; AAA for large text only)
- **Mid Gray (#666666) text on Dark Orange**: 2.46:1 (Fails AA and AAA)

## 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.

## Background Download
- **Format**: PNG 1920x1080 solid background
- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/images/backgrounds/dark-orange-1920x1080.png