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Chocolate and SteelBlue

Split-Complementary color combination with 4.36:1 contrast ratio

#370202
#4682B4

Color Values

Chocolate
HEX #370202
RGB 55, 2, 2
HSL 0, 93%, 11%
SteelBlue
HEX #4682B4
RGB 70, 130, 180
HSL 207, 44%, 49%

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 SteelBlue is 153 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

4.36:1
Chocolate background with SteelBlue text
AA large text only

UI Preview

Chocolate surface

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

SteelBlue surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #370202;
  --color-b: #4682B4;
  --color-a-rgb: 55, 2, 2;
  --color-b-rgb: 70, 130, 180;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Chocolate and SteelBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Chocolate",
      "hex": "#370202",
      "rgb": [
        55,
        2,
        2
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SteelBlue",
      "hex": "#4682B4",
      "rgb": [
        70,
        130,
        180
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 4.36
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do chocolate and steelblue go together?

Yes. Chocolate and SteelBlue 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 4.36:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between chocolate and steelblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Chocolate (#370202) and SteelBlue (#4682B4) is 4.36:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use chocolate and steelblue 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 steelblue?

Chocolate has the hex code #370202 and RGB values rgb(55, 2, 2). SteelBlue has the hex code #4682B4 and RGB values rgb(70, 130, 180). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.