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Chocolate and Navy

Split-Complementary color combination with 1.01:1 contrast ratio

#370202
#01153E

Color Values

Chocolate
HEX #370202
RGB 55, 2, 2
HSL 0, 93%, 11%
Navy
HEX #01153E
RGB 1, 21, 62
HSL 220, 97%, 12%

Harmony: Split-Complementary

This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance.

The hue angle between Chocolate and Navy is 140 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.01:1
Chocolate background with Navy text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Chocolate surface

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

Navy surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #370202;
  --color-b: #01153E;
  --color-a-rgb: 55, 2, 2;
  --color-b-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Chocolate and Navy",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Chocolate",
      "hex": "#370202",
      "rgb": [
        55,
        2,
        2
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Navy",
      "hex": "#01153E",
      "rgb": [
        1,
        21,
        62
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.01
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do chocolate and navy go together?

Yes. Chocolate and Navy form a split-complementary color combination. This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.01:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between chocolate and navy?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Chocolate (#370202) and Navy (#01153E) is 1.01:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use chocolate and navy 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 navy?

Chocolate has the hex code #370202 and RGB values rgb(55, 2, 2). Navy has the hex code #01153E and RGB values rgb(1, 21, 62). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.