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Aqua and Chocolate

Complementary color combination with 12.73:1 contrast ratio

#0FF0FE
#370202

Color Values

Aqua
HEX #0FF0FE
RGB 15, 240, 254
HSL 184, 99%, 53%
Chocolate
HEX #370202
RGB 55, 2, 2
HSL 0, 93%, 11%

Harmony: Complementary

These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting.

The hue angle between Aqua and Chocolate is 176 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

12.73:1
Aqua background with Chocolate text
AAA all sizes

UI Preview

Aqua surface

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

Chocolate surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #0FF0FE;
  --color-b: #370202;
  --color-a-rgb: 15, 240, 254;
  --color-b-rgb: 55, 2, 2;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Aqua and Chocolate",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Aqua",
      "hex": "#0FF0FE",
      "rgb": [
        15,
        240,
        254
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Chocolate",
      "hex": "#370202",
      "rgb": [
        55,
        2,
        2
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 12.73
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do aqua and chocolate go together?

Yes. Aqua and Chocolate form a complementary color combination. These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 12.73:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between aqua and chocolate?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Aqua (#0FF0FE) and Chocolate (#370202) is 12.73:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use aqua and chocolate 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. Since these are complementary colors, lean toward a 70/25/5 split to keep the contrast from becoming overwhelming. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for aqua and chocolate?

Aqua has the hex code #0FF0FE and RGB values rgb(15, 240, 254). Chocolate has the hex code #370202 and RGB values rgb(55, 2, 2). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.