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Color: Chocolate

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Category: orange
Color Source: web
Luminance: 23.9%
Color Formats

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HEX
#D2691E
RGB
210, 105, 30
HSL
25, 75, 47
HSV
25, 86, 82
CMYK
0, 50, 86, 18
LAB
56, 37, 57
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Chocolate for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Chocolate on White
3.63:1
Chocolate on Black
5.78:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

FAIL
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

⚠ Good for accessibility

This color meets AA standards. Use with black text for best results.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Chocolate backgrounds.

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Color Tools

Professional tools to work with Chocolate and create color schemes.

About Chocolate Color

The Chocolate color (#D2691E) is a orange color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Chocolate, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Chocolate has the hexadecimal code #D2691E and RGB values of 210, 105, 30. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 25°, saturation of 75%, and lightness of 47%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Chocolate.

Associated Emotions

Enthusiasm, creativity, warmth, adventure, fun

Symbolism & Meaning

Energy, vitality, playfulness, affordability

Marketing & Branding

Creates excitement, promotes impulse buying, appears friendly

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Chocolate in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Chocolate.

Color Temperature

Warm

Dominant Wavelength

620-750nm

Color Purity

75%

Brightness Index

120/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Chocolate.

CSS Examples

background-color: #D2691E;
color: #D2691E;
border: 2px solid #D2691E;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #D2691E33;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #D2691E, #ff9c51);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Chocolate in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Chocolate as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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