Chocolate and DarkOrange

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #370202;
  --color-b: #FF8C00;
  --color-a-rgb: 55, 2, 2;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 140, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Chocolate and DarkOrange",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Chocolate",
      "hex": "#370202",
      "rgb": [
        55,
        2,
        2
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "DarkOrange",
      "hex": "#FF8C00",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        140,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 7.68
}

Do chocolate and darkorange go together?

Yes. Chocolate and DarkOrange form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.68:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between chocolate and darkorange?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Chocolate (#370202) and DarkOrange (#FF8C00) is 7.68:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use chocolate and darkorange 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. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

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

Chocolate has the hex code #370202 and RGB values rgb(55, 2, 2). DarkOrange has the hex code #FF8C00 and RGB values rgb(255, 140, 0). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.