Chocolate and Lime
Contrasting color combination with 14.56:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#37020255, 2, 20, 93%, 11%#AAFF32170, 255, 5085, 100%, 60%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 Lime is 85 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
Chocolate surface
Sample text on a chocolate background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Lime surface
Sample text on a lime background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #370202;
--color-b: #AAFF32;
--color-a-rgb: 55, 2, 2;
--color-b-rgb: 170, 255, 50;
}JSON
{
"name": "Chocolate and Lime",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Chocolate",
"hex": "#370202",
"rgb": [
55,
2,
2
]
},
{
"name": "Lime",
"hex": "#AAFF32",
"rgb": [
170,
255,
50
]
}
],
"harmony": "Contrasting",
"contrastRatio": 14.56
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do chocolate and lime go together?
Yes. Chocolate and Lime 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 14.56:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.
What is the contrast ratio between chocolate and lime?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Chocolate (#370202) and Lime (#AAFF32) is 14.56:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.
How do I use chocolate and lime 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 lime?
Chocolate has the hex code #370202 and RGB values rgb(55, 2, 2). Lime has the hex code #AAFF32 and RGB values rgb(170, 255, 50). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.