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Chocolate and Gold

Contrasting color combination with 12.77:1 contrast ratio

#370202
#FFD700

Color Values

Chocolate
HEX #370202
RGB 55, 2, 2
HSL 0, 93%, 11%
Gold
HEX #FFD700
RGB 255, 215, 0
HSL 51, 100%, 50%

Harmony: Contrasting

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 hue angle between Chocolate and Gold is 51 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

12.77:1
Chocolate background with Gold text
AAA all sizes

UI Preview

Chocolate surface

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

Gold surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #370202;
  --color-b: #FFD700;
  --color-a-rgb: 55, 2, 2;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 215, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Chocolate and Gold",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Chocolate",
      "hex": "#370202",
      "rgb": [
        55,
        2,
        2
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Gold",
      "hex": "#FFD700",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        215,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 12.77
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do chocolate and gold go together?

Yes. Chocolate and Gold 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 12.77:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between chocolate and gold?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Chocolate (#370202) and Gold (#FFD700) is 12.77:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use chocolate and gold 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 gold?

Chocolate has the hex code #370202 and RGB values rgb(55, 2, 2). Gold has the hex code #FFD700 and RGB values rgb(255, 215, 0). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.