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Chocolate and Salmon

Analogous color combination with 7.00:1 contrast ratio

#370202
#FF796C

Color Values

Chocolate
HEX #370202
RGB 55, 2, 2
HSL 0, 93%, 11%
Salmon
HEX #FF796C
RGB 255, 121, 108
HSL 5, 100%, 71%

Harmony: Analogous

These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.

The hue angle between Chocolate and Salmon is 5 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

7.00:1
Chocolate background with Salmon text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

Chocolate surface

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

Salmon surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #370202;
  --color-b: #FF796C;
  --color-a-rgb: 55, 2, 2;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 121, 108;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Chocolate and Salmon",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Chocolate",
      "hex": "#370202",
      "rgb": [
        55,
        2,
        2
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Salmon",
      "hex": "#FF796C",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        121,
        108
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 7
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do chocolate and salmon go together?

Yes. Chocolate and Salmon form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.00:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between chocolate and salmon?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Chocolate (#370202) and Salmon (#FF796C) is 7.00:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use chocolate and salmon 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. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for chocolate and salmon?

Chocolate has the hex code #370202 and RGB values rgb(55, 2, 2). Salmon has the hex code #FF796C and RGB values rgb(255, 121, 108). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.