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Chocolate and Ivory

Contrasting color combination with 17.42:1 contrast ratio

#370202
#FFFFCB

Color Values

Chocolate
HEX #370202
RGB 55, 2, 2
HSL 0, 93%, 11%
Ivory
HEX #FFFFCB
RGB 255, 255, 203
HSL 60, 100%, 90%

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 Ivory is 60 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

17.42:1
Chocolate background with Ivory text
AAA all sizes

UI Preview

Chocolate surface

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

Ivory surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #370202;
  --color-b: #FFFFCB;
  --color-a-rgb: 55, 2, 2;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 255, 203;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Chocolate and Ivory",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Chocolate",
      "hex": "#370202",
      "rgb": [
        55,
        2,
        2
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ivory",
      "hex": "#FFFFCB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        255,
        203
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 17.42
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do chocolate and ivory go together?

Yes. Chocolate and Ivory 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 17.42:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between chocolate and ivory?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Chocolate (#370202) and Ivory (#FFFFCB) is 17.42:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use chocolate and ivory 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 ivory?

Chocolate has the hex code #370202 and RGB values rgb(55, 2, 2). Ivory has the hex code #FFFFCB and RGB values rgb(255, 255, 203). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.