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Chocolate and Peru

Contrasting color combination with 5.99:1 contrast ratio

#370202
#CD853F

Color Values

Chocolate
HEX #370202
RGB 55, 2, 2
HSL 0, 93%, 11%
Peru
HEX #CD853F
RGB 205, 133, 63
HSL 30, 59%, 53%

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

WCAG Contrast

5.99:1
Chocolate background with Peru text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

Chocolate surface

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

Peru surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #370202;
  --color-b: #CD853F;
  --color-a-rgb: 55, 2, 2;
  --color-b-rgb: 205, 133, 63;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Chocolate and Peru",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Chocolate",
      "hex": "#370202",
      "rgb": [
        55,
        2,
        2
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Peru",
      "hex": "#CD853F",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        133,
        63
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 5.99
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do chocolate and peru go together?

Yes. Chocolate and Peru 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 5.99:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between chocolate and peru?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Chocolate (#370202) and Peru (#CD853F) is 5.99:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use chocolate and peru 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 peru?

Chocolate has the hex code #370202 and RGB values rgb(55, 2, 2). Peru has the hex code #CD853F and RGB values rgb(205, 133, 63). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.