Hot Chocolate

#2f2420

A neutral, modern tone.

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About Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate is a muted, deep gray at #2f2420, sitting closest to charcoal on the color wheel. In color psychology it reads as modern, serious, and focused — a neutral presence, and it carries the steadiness designers lean on for trust-centered brands.

For text on Hot Chocolate, white performs best at 15.06:1 — passing WCAG AAA. In a palette it suits background or primary roles.

Contrast Accessibility

With white

15.06:1

AA PassAAA Pass

With black

1.39:1

AA FailAAA Fail

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Color Conversions

hex

#2f2420

rgb

rgb(47, 36, 32)

hsl

hsl(16°, 19%, 15%)

oklch

oklch(0.272 0.018 40.9)

cmyk

cmyk(0%, 2300%, 3200%, 8200%)

Tint & Shade Scale

A 10-step scale from light to dark, anchored to the base color at step 500. Click any swatch to copy its hex.

Tone Scale

Color mixed with gray — reduces saturation without changing lightness. Click any swatch to copy its hex.

Temperature

Hue shifted cooler and warmer in equal steps. Click any swatch to copy its hex.

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Color Psychology

charcoalgray

Emotions

modernseriousfocused

Adds: versatility, balance

Brand Traits

minimalistpremium

Energy2.0/5

Trust4.0/5

Luxury4.0/5

Warmth2.5/5

A neutral, modern tone.

Common in dark mode; pairs well with vivid accents.

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Palette Narrative

A culinary palette evoking focused, modern, serious. Well-suited for minimalist and premium brand contexts. A focused selection that communicates intent clearly.