Chocolate and Lavender

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #370202;
  --color-b: #B56EDC;
  --color-a-rgb: 55, 2, 2;
  --color-b-rgb: 181, 110, 220;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Chocolate and Lavender",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Chocolate",
      "hex": "#370202",
      "rgb": [
        55,
        2,
        2
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Lavender",
      "hex": "#B56EDC",
      "rgb": [
        181,
        110,
        220
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 5.31
}

Do chocolate and lavender go together?

Yes. Chocolate and Lavender 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 5.31:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between chocolate and lavender?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Chocolate (#370202) and Lavender (#B56EDC) is 5.31:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use chocolate and lavender 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 lavender?

Chocolate has the hex code #370202 and RGB values rgb(55, 2, 2). Lavender has the hex code #B56EDC and RGB values rgb(181, 110, 220). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.