# #39686f

A color — cool, muted. Deterministic analysis from BrandSweets (no inference).

## Values

- Hex: `#39686f`
- RGB: rgb(57, 104, 111)
- HSL: hsl(188, 32%, 33%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.487 0.052 207.9)
- Relative luminance: 0.1192
- Nearest named color: Deep Pool Teal (#366d68, Δ 2.246) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/deep-pool-teal
- Moods: cool, muted
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/39686f

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #457e87, #50919b, #61a3ae, #75afb8, #8dbdc4, #a1c8ce, #b8d6db, #cde2e5, #e4eff1, #f8fbfc
- Shades (toward black): #345e65, #2f555b, #2a4c51, #244247, #213c40, #1c3236, #17292c, #111f22, #0c1618, #070d0d

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #6f4039
- Analogous: #396f5b, #394d6f
- Triadic: #6f3968, #686f39
- Split-complementary: #6f394d, #6f5b39
- Tetradic: #5b396f, #6f4039, #4d6f39

## Colors that go with #39686f

Named partners (harmony on the OKLCH wheel, co-occurrence in curated palettes and brand systems, and the neutrals that carry it), best first:

- **Charcoal** #36454f [role, pool] — Charcoal is the text near-black for #39686f: softer than #000 and cool enough to feel like part of the same palette. Seen in: Pampers (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/pampers-com), Gusto (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/gusto-com), Stanley (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/stanley1913-com), Canopy (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#canopy). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Rust** #b7410e [harmony, pool: complementary] — Rust sits directly opposite #39686f on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. Seen in: Magazine Ochre (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#magazine-ochre), Gallery (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#gallery). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/rust
- **Blue** #0000ff [pool] — 4 real palettes, including Warp's brand system and Rolex's brand system put Blue beside #39686f, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Warp (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/warp-dev), Rolex (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/rolex-com), Activision (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/activision-com), Tesco (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/tesco-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/blue
- **Cadet Blue** #5f9ea0 [pool] — Designers have shipped Cadet Blue with #39686f: 4 real palettes, including Alpine and Open House, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Alpine (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#alpine), Open House (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/clean#open-house), Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Paper & Pine (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#paper-and-pine). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cadetblue
- **Champagne** #f7e7ce [pool] — 4 real palettes, including Darkroom and BrandSweets's brand system put Champagne beside #39686f, as the surface under it. Seen in: Darkroom (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#darkroom), BrandSweets (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/brandsweets), Forest Floor (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#forest-floor), Coffee Bar (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#coffee-bar). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/champagne
- **Cobalt Blue** #0047ab [pool] — Designers have shipped Cobalt Blue with #39686f: 4 real palettes, including Ink & Paper and Fintech Trust, as the accent. Seen in: Ink & Paper (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#ink-and-paper), Fintech Trust (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#fintech-trust), Intel (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/intel-com), Glacier (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#glacier). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cobalt
- **Copper** #b87333 [pool] — Designers have shipped Copper with #39686f: 5 real palettes, including Desert Road and Dusk, as the lead colour. Seen in: Desert Road (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#desert-road), Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Clay & Linen (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#clay-and-linen), Riverbed (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#riverbed). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/copper
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #39686f in 10 real palettes, including Gemstone and Redfin's brand system, as the accent. Seen in: Gemstone (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#gemstone), Redfin (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/redfin-com), Wendy's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wendys-com), Retro Pop (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#retro-pop). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson

## Contrast (WCAG 2.x, as text)

- On white (#ffffff): 6.21:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #345e65 (7.15:1)
- On black (#000000): 3.38:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #457e87 (4.59:1); AA: background → #dedede (4.61:1); AAA: text → #5da1ac (7.16:1)

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/39686f-a2b7be-df4e81-1f252d-e9f1ee?lock=0&style=vibrant
(Humans lock/regenerate in the tool; the URL is the state — read `lock=` back to see what they kept.)

## Connect an agent

Point any MCP client at the BrandSweets colors endpoint for the same engine:

- Endpoint: https://mcp.brandsweets.com/colors/mcp
- Tools: `analyze_color` (e.g. `analyze_color({ color: "#39686f" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.