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Brown and Chocolate

Analogous color combination with 2.53:1 contrast ratio

#A52A2A
#370202

Color Values

Brown
HEX #A52A2A
RGB 165, 42, 42
HSL 0, 59%, 41%
Chocolate
HEX #370202
RGB 55, 2, 2
HSL 0, 93%, 11%

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 Brown and Chocolate is 0 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.53:1
Brown background with Chocolate text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Brown surface

Sample text on a brown 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: #A52A2A;
  --color-b: #370202;
  --color-a-rgb: 165, 42, 42;
  --color-b-rgb: 55, 2, 2;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Brown and Chocolate",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Brown",
      "hex": "#A52A2A",
      "rgb": [
        165,
        42,
        42
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Chocolate",
      "hex": "#370202",
      "rgb": [
        55,
        2,
        2
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 2.53
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do brown and chocolate go together?

Yes. Brown and Chocolate 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 2.53:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between brown and chocolate?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Brown (#A52A2A) and Chocolate (#370202) is 2.53:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use brown 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. 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 brown and chocolate?

Brown has the hex code #A52A2A and RGB values rgb(165, 42, 42). 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.