Dark Chocolate
A muted, ashy red with neutral depth
Dark Chocolate is a muted, desaturated red with strong ashy undertones that steer it toward a near-neutral brown. Its somber, dusty quality works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Because it offers a high 8.1:1 contrast ratio against white text, the hex code #624a49 is a reliable choice for readable, moody typography or UI elements that require serious authority.
About Dark Chocolate
Cocoa dusted with ash, sweet but barely
What does dark chocolate mean?
Dark chocolate often calls to mind richness, coffee, old leather, and winter sweets, though it can also read as somber or plain. Its low lightness and greyed saturation give it a heavy, grounded feel, like a room with the curtains drawn at dusk.
Where you see dark chocolate
- dark chocolate bars
- espresso crema
- old leather boots
- walnut stain
- dried clay
- roasted coffee beans
What it works for
Use it as a soft alternative to black in palettes, or as a muted background that keeps text and imagery forward.
What colors go with dark chocolate?
Sage Green #9caf88The muted green cools the brown's red undertone and keeps the pair dull in a good way.Cream #fffdd0Cream lifts this dark shade without adding a second competing color.Dusty Rose #b56f76Both are greyed and reddish, so the pairing stays quiet and even.Burnt Orange #cc5500The brighter orange pulls warmth out of a color that can otherwise sit flat.Charcoal #36454fTwo dark neutrals stack into depth instead of a flat black block.
Questions about Dark Chocolate
What is the hex code for Dark Chocolate?
Dark Chocolate is #624a49. In RGB that is rgb(98, 74, 73), in HSL hsl(2, 15%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 26%, 62%.
Does #624a49 (Dark Chocolate) work well for UI text?
Yes, it is highly effective for UI text because it offers an 8.1:1 contrast ratio against pure white, ensuring excellent readability. Its muted, ashy quality provides a softer alternative to standard black while maintaining a professional, authoritative appearance for long-form reading.
Is Dark Chocolate readable on white or black?
Dark Chocolate has a 8.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.59:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.