Hot Chocolate
A dusty matte red with serious warmth
Hot Chocolate is a dusty, unsaturated shade of red with a matte finish. This muted tone brings warmth and seriousness to any design, working best as a supporting element or dark background rather than a primary focus. Pair it with soft cream or gold to avoid a muddy look. White text remains perfectly readable against the hex code #683939, making it a reliable choice for accessible, moody interfaces.
Questions about Hot Chocolate
What is the hex code for Hot Chocolate?
Hot Chocolate is #683939. In RGB that is rgb(104, 57, 57), in HSL hsl(0, 29%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 45%, 59%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #683939?
Hot Chocolate works best when paired with soft cream or muted gold to lift its heavy, matte character without creating a muddy appearance. These lighter tones provide necessary contrast against its deep, unsaturated red base, preventing the design from feeling too closed-in or dark.
Is #683939 a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
Yes, #683939 provides excellent readability when used as a background for white or off-white text, making it a reliable choice for accessible, moody web interfaces. Because it lacks harsh vibrancy, it reduces eye strain while maintaining a professional and serious aesthetic for modern layouts.
Is Hot Chocolate readable on white or black?
Hot Chocolate has a 9.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.23:1 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.