Chocolate and Teal

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #370202;
  --color-b: #029386;
  --color-a-rgb: 55, 2, 2;
  --color-b-rgb: 2, 147, 134;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Chocolate and Teal",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Chocolate",
      "hex": "#370202",
      "rgb": [
        55,
        2,
        2
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Teal",
      "hex": "#029386",
      "rgb": [
        2,
        147,
        134
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 4.71
}

Do chocolate and teal go together?

Yes. Chocolate and Teal form a complementary color combination. These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.71:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between chocolate and teal?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Chocolate (#370202) and Teal (#029386) is 4.71:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use chocolate and teal 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. Since these are complementary colors, lean toward a 70/25/5 split to keep the contrast from becoming overwhelming. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

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

Chocolate has the hex code #370202 and RGB values rgb(55, 2, 2). Teal has the hex code #029386 and RGB values rgb(2, 147, 134). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.