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#D2691E
CSS color
Overview
Chocolate is a rich, warm brown-orange, rgb(210, 105, 30) at hex #D2691E. Its high red channel, mid green, and low blue produce a 24-degree hue held at high saturation and reduced brightness — the color of its namesake confection. Part of the extended CSS3 named colors, chocolate reads as a saturated dark orange rather than a neutral brown, giving it more warmth and life than an earthier tone. It works well for cozy, natural, and food-oriented palettes where a deep, appetizing warmth is wanted. Sharing its 24-degree hue with a range of warm browns, it is distinguished by its higher saturation, and it pairs readily with creams and off-whites in food and lifestyle palettes.
Chocolate (#D2691E) is a warm, medium-dark brownish-orange CSS named color that accurately captures the look of milk chocolate or cocoa. It is one of the most immediately evocative CSS colors, directly referencing a beloved food and all its associated sensory pleasures of warmth, richness, and indulgence. It is widely used in confectionery, café branding, and warm, earthy design systems.
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Color Values
#D2691E
210, 105, 30
25.0, 75.0%, 47.1%
25.0, 85.7%, 82.4%
0.0%, 50.0%, 85.7%, 17.6%
0.6344 0.155 50.3
Properties
Color Psychology
True orange embodies enthusiasm, creativity, and adventure. It stimulates mental activity and social interaction, making it a favorite in creative industries. Orange is highly visible and conveys confidence without the aggression of red, bridging warmth and energy.
Design Usage
Medium orange excels in CTAs, pricing highlights, and gamification elements where excitement is desired. Tech companies and SaaS products use it to differentiate from the dominant blue of their competitors. It requires careful contrast checking since mid-range orange can fail WCAG on light backgrounds.
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CSS Usage
background-color: #D2691E;
color: #D2691E;
border-color: #D2691E;
Amber 700
#B45309
Tailwind Shades
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Text on white
3.63:1
Text on black
5.78:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D2691E?
RGB(210, 105, 30) · HSL(25.0, 75.0%, 47.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 50.0%, 85.7%, 17.6%)
Does #D2691E meet WCAG contrast on white?
3.63:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #D2691E?
Use 000000 text on a #D2691E background; contrast on black is 5.78:1.