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Chocolate and HotPink

Contrasting color combination with 6.77:1 contrast ratio

#370202
#FF69B4

Color Values

Chocolate
HEX #370202
RGB 55, 2, 2
HSL 0, 93%, 11%
HotPink
HEX #FF69B4
RGB 255, 105, 180
HSL 330, 100%, 71%

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 HotPink is 30 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

6.77:1
Chocolate background with HotPink text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

Chocolate surface

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

HotPink surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #370202;
  --color-b: #FF69B4;
  --color-a-rgb: 55, 2, 2;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 105, 180;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Chocolate and HotPink",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Chocolate",
      "hex": "#370202",
      "rgb": [
        55,
        2,
        2
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "HotPink",
      "hex": "#FF69B4",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        105,
        180
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 6.77
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do chocolate and hotpink go together?

Yes. Chocolate and HotPink 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 6.77:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between chocolate and hotpink?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Chocolate (#370202) and HotPink (#FF69B4) is 6.77:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use chocolate and hotpink 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 hotpink?

Chocolate has the hex code #370202 and RGB values rgb(55, 2, 2). HotPink has the hex code #FF69B4 and RGB values rgb(255, 105, 180). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.