Brown
Chocolate
Chocolate
#D2691EClick to copy
Chocolate Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(210, 105, 30)Copy
HSLhsl(25, 75%, 47%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(25, 86%, 82%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 50%, 86%, 18%)Copy
Chocolate Color Schemes
Complementary
#D2691E
Click to copy#1E87D2
Click to copyAnalogous
#D21E2D
Click to copy#D2C31E
Click to copySplit Complementary
#1ED2C3
Click to copy#1E2DD2
Click to copyMonochromatic
#D2691E
Click to copy#DDA379
Click to copy#F2DBCA
Click to copy#793C11
Click to copy#1F1004
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyChocolate WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
3.63 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.78 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.33 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
3.48 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Chocolate Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Chocolate Color Introduction
Definition
Chocolate (HEX #D2691E) has the RGB value rgb(210, 105, 30), the HSL value hsl(25°, 75%, 47%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 50%, 86%, 18%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Chocolate is #1E87D2, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #D21E2D and #D2C31E that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#1ED2C3, #1E2DD2) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Chocolate uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Chocolate has a contrast ratio of 3.63:1 against white and 5.78:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Brown evokes soil, wood and coffee; its warm, substantial visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in vintage, home and coffee and dining sectors. Specifically, Chocolate has a lightness of 47% and a saturation of 75%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: An enticing deep orange-brown.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Chocolate tends to leave a first impression of being solid and dependable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Brown suits coffee roasting, home furnishings, vintage brands and any scene that needs to convey a warm texture. In real projects, Chocolate is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Brown”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Chocolate Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
