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Chocolate and Turquoise

Complementary color combination with 7.95:1 contrast ratio

#370202
#06C2AC

Color Values

Chocolate
HEX #370202
RGB 55, 2, 2
HSL 0, 93%, 11%
Turquoise
HEX #06C2AC
RGB 6, 194, 172
HSL 173, 94%, 39%

Harmony: Complementary

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 hue angle between Chocolate and Turquoise is 173 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

7.95:1
Chocolate background with Turquoise text
AAA all sizes

UI Preview

Chocolate surface

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

Turquoise surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #370202;
  --color-b: #06C2AC;
  --color-a-rgb: 55, 2, 2;
  --color-b-rgb: 6, 194, 172;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Chocolate and Turquoise",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Chocolate",
      "hex": "#370202",
      "rgb": [
        55,
        2,
        2
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Turquoise",
      "hex": "#06C2AC",
      "rgb": [
        6,
        194,
        172
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 7.95
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do chocolate and turquoise go together?

Yes. Chocolate and Turquoise 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 7.95:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between chocolate and turquoise?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Chocolate (#370202) and Turquoise (#06C2AC) is 7.95:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use chocolate and turquoise 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 turquoise?

Chocolate has the hex code #370202 and RGB values rgb(55, 2, 2). Turquoise has the hex code #06C2AC and RGB values rgb(6, 194, 172). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.