Chocolate

HEX: #D2691E | Modern Palette

On White
3.63:1
FAIL
On Black
5.78:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#D2691E
RGB
210, 105, 30
HSL
25°, 75% ,47%
CMYK
0, 50, 86, 18

About Chocolate

Chocolate (#D2691E) is a color with RGB(210, 105, 30) and HSL(25°, 75%, 47.1%). It is commonly associated with Energetic moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #1E87D2, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #1ED269 and #691ED2. The name comes from xocolātl (Nahuatl).

  • HEX: #D2691E
  • RGB: 210, 105, 30
  • HSL: 25°, 75%, 47.1%
  • Mood: Energetic
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #1E87D2
  • Triadic colors: #1ED269, #691ED2
  • The name comes from xocolātl (Nahuatl).

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Color Palettes

Chocolate #D2691E is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Chocolate #D2691E pairs with #1E87D2 as its complementary color, and #1ED269 and #691ED2 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Chocolate #D2691E moves from dark #160B03 tones through the base color to lighter #FCF1E9 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #929206
Protanopia #7A7A21
Tritanopia #D46363
Achromatopsia #868686

Frequently Asked Questions

Chocolate (#D2691E) is a color with RGB(210, 105, 30) and HSL(25°, 75%, 47.1%).

#D2691E pairs strongly with #1E87D2 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#D2691E is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#D2691E is commonly associated with Energetic.

The name Chocolate is linked to xocolātl from Nahuatl, meaning bitter water.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word xocolātl
Meaning bitter water
Language Nahuatl
First Recorded Use Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica

History

Cacao beans were highly valued in ancient Mesoamerican cultures (Olmec, Maya, Aztec), used as currency and in rituals. The drink 'xocolātl' was often bitter, spiced with chili peppers, and consumed by nobility and warriors. It was brought to Europe by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, where it was sweetened and became popular. The industrial revolution led to solid chocolate bars and mass production in the 19th century.

First Recorded Use

Likely thousands of years ago, with evidence of cacao use dating back to 1900 BCE by Olmecs.

Cultural Associations

Chocolate holds significant cultural importance globally. In many Western cultures, it's associated with romance, celebrations (e.g., Easter, Valentine's Day), and comfort. In its origin cultures, it was a sacred drink. Today, it's a major global commodity, with diverse culinary applications from desserts to savory dishes.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #D2691E;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #D2691E;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #D2691E;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #D2691E,
        #1E87D2
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #D2691E,
        #1E87D2
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$chocolate: #D2691E;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$chocolate-r: 210;
$chocolate-g: 105;
$chocolate-b: 30;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $chocolate;
    color: rgba($chocolate-r, $chocolate-g, $chocolate-b, 0.8);
}