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Chocolate and SkyBlue

Split-Complementary color combination with 10.29:1 contrast ratio

#370202
#87CEEB

Color Values

Chocolate
HEX #370202
RGB 55, 2, 2
HSL 0, 93%, 11%
SkyBlue
HEX #87CEEB
RGB 135, 206, 235
HSL 197, 71%, 73%

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 SkyBlue is 163 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

10.29:1
Chocolate background with SkyBlue text
AAA all sizes

UI Preview

Chocolate surface

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

SkyBlue surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #370202;
  --color-b: #87CEEB;
  --color-a-rgb: 55, 2, 2;
  --color-b-rgb: 135, 206, 235;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Chocolate and SkyBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Chocolate",
      "hex": "#370202",
      "rgb": [
        55,
        2,
        2
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SkyBlue",
      "hex": "#87CEEB",
      "rgb": [
        135,
        206,
        235
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 10.29
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do chocolate and skyblue go together?

Yes. Chocolate and SkyBlue 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 10.29:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between chocolate and skyblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Chocolate (#370202) and SkyBlue (#87CEEB) is 10.29:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use chocolate and skyblue 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 skyblue?

Chocolate has the hex code #370202 and RGB values rgb(55, 2, 2). SkyBlue has the hex code #87CEEB and RGB values rgb(135, 206, 235). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.