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Chocolate and DarkCyan

Complementary color combination with 4.32:1 contrast ratio

#370202
#008B8B

Color Values

Chocolate
HEX #370202
RGB 55, 2, 2
HSL 0, 93%, 11%
DarkCyan
HEX #008B8B
RGB 0, 139, 139
HSL 180, 100%, 27%

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 Chocolate and DarkCyan is 180 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

4.32:1
Chocolate background with DarkCyan text
AA large text only

UI Preview

Chocolate surface

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

DarkCyan surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #370202;
  --color-b: #008B8B;
  --color-a-rgb: 55, 2, 2;
  --color-b-rgb: 0, 139, 139;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Chocolate and DarkCyan",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Chocolate",
      "hex": "#370202",
      "rgb": [
        55,
        2,
        2
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "DarkCyan",
      "hex": "#008B8B",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        139,
        139
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 4.32
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do chocolate and darkcyan go together?

Yes. Chocolate and DarkCyan 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 4.32:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between chocolate and darkcyan?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Chocolate (#370202) and DarkCyan (#008B8B) is 4.32:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use chocolate and darkcyan 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 chocolate and darkcyan?

Chocolate has the hex code #370202 and RGB values rgb(55, 2, 2). DarkCyan has the hex code #008B8B and RGB values rgb(0, 139, 139). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.