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Chocolate

#CC5200

Chocolate is a warm medium color with the hex code #CC5200. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 204, 82, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 60%, 100%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chocolate Color Values

HEX
#CC5200
RGB
204, 82, 0
HSL
24°, 100%, 40%
CMYK
0, 60, 100, 20

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chocolate sits at 24° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Chocolate work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Chocolate in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 60%, 100%, 20% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Chocolate

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CC5200;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 204, 82, 0;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CC5200',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 60%
Y: 100%
K: 20%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(204, 82, 0)
rgba(204, 82, 0, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

13 brand s with colors near 24° on the color wheel

Mastercard logo
Mastercard
JPMorgan Chase logo
JPMorgan Chase
SoundCloud logo
SoundCloud
Airbnb logo
Airbnb

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC5200?
#CC5200 is Chocolate, a warm medium color with RGB values of 204, 82, 0. It has a hue of 24°, 100% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CC5200?
The RGB color code for #CC5200 is rgb(204, 82, 0). This means it contains 204 red, 82 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chocolate a warm or cool color?
Chocolate (#CC5200) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CC5200 in CSS?
You can use #CC5200 in CSS with: background-color: #CC5200; or color: #CC5200; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 82, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 60%, 100%, 20%.

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