Chocolate Color (#D2691E)
Chocolate is a CSS named color defined as hex code #D2691E. CSS chocolate is a warm, medium brown with a strong orange lean. It is lighter and more orange than the color of dark chocolate.
Color Overview & Formats
chocolateLuminance: 0.2390| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #D2691E | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(210, 105, 30) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(25, 75%, 47%) | Hue (25°), Saturation (75%), Lightness (47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(25, 86%, 82%) | Hue, Saturation (86%), Value/Brightness (82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 50%, 86%, 18%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.634 0.155 50.3) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #D2691E; /* or chocolate */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #D2691E, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Chocolate reaches 5.78:1 (WCAG AA).
What Colors Go With Chocolate?
These 6 colors all go well with Chocolate (#D2691E), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Chocolate: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Chocolate (HSL 25°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (25° to 205°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (355° and 55°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (145° and 265°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 5.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 3.63:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 4.25:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Chocolate Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#D2691E)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
chocolate = #d2691e (rgb(210, 105, 30))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for warm accents, buttons, food and bakery branding, and autumn palettes. On Chocolate, black text passes WCAG AA at every size (5.78:1); white text passes only for large text (3.63:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Chocolate?
Yes. Black text on Chocolate has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 5.78:1, which passes AA (4.5:1) for all text sizes but not the stricter AAA level (7:1) for body text.
Can I use white text on Chocolate?
Only for large text. White text on Chocolate has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 3.63:1: enough for large text (3:1) but below the 4.5:1 needed for body text.
What colors go with Chocolate?
Black, White, Ivory, Wheat, Navy and Cornsilk all go well with Chocolate. Black (5.78:1) has enough contrast for text on Chocolate; White, Ivory, Wheat, Navy and Cornsilk work better as a background or accent.
Is chocolate the same as dark brown?
No. CSS Chocolate (#D2691E) is a lighter, more orange brown. CSS has no color named dark brown; Saddle Brown (#8B4513) is closer to the color of dark chocolate.