# #408c7e

A color — neutral. Deterministic analysis from BrandSweets (no inference).

## Values

- Hex: `#408c7e`
- RGB: rgb(64, 140, 126)
- HSL: hsl(169, 37%, 40%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.588 0.079 179.7)
- Relative luminance: 0.2135
- Nearest named color: Highlands (#449084, Δ 1.408) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/highlands
- Moods: neutral
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/408c7e

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #4aa191, #57b2a1, #69baab, #7ec4b7, #93cdc2, #a8d7ce, #bde0da, #cee9e4, #e3f2ef, #f8fcfb
- Shades (toward black): #3a7e71, #357368, #2f655b, #2a5b52, #234d45, #1d3f39, #18342f, #122623, #0d1c19, #060e0d

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #8c404e
- Analogous: #408c58, #40748c
- Triadic: #7e408c, #8c7e40
- Split-complementary: #8c4074, #8c5840
- Tetradic: #58408c, #8c404e, #748c40

## Colors that go with #408c7e

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 #408c7e: softer than #000 and cool enough to feel like part of the same palette. Seen in: Tide Pool (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#tide-pool), N26 (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/n26-com), Coastal (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#coastal), Asana (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/asana-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Copper** #b87333 [harmony, pool: triadic] — Copper completes a triad with #408c7e — three hues spaced evenly round the wheel, the classic way to get energy into a palette without a clash. Seen in: Wellness (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#wellness), Riverbed (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#riverbed), Clean Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#clean-beauty), Atelier (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/elegant#atelier). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/copper
- **Medium Violet Red** #c71585 [harmony, pool: complementary] — Medium Violet Red sits directly opposite #408c7e on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. Seen in: Bun (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/bun-sh). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/mediumvioletred
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #408c7e in 8 real palettes, including Diner and Redfin's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Diner (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#diner), Redfin (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/redfin-com), Five Guys (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/fiveguys-com), Netflix (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/netflix). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #408c7e: 7 real palettes, including Peacock and Intel's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Peacock (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#peacock), Intel (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/intel-com), Jack Daniel's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/jackdaniels-com), Netflix (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/netflix). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Goldenrod** #daa520 [pool] — Goldenrod shows up next to #408c7e in 4 real palettes, including Mid-Century and Noir Beauty, as the accent. Seen in: Mid-Century (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#mid-century), Noir Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#noir-beauty), Sapphire & Gold (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#sapphire-and-gold), Ledger Dark (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#ledger-dark). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/goldenrod
- **Midnight Blue** #191970 [pool] — 8 real palettes, including Tide Pool and Paramount+'s brand system put Midnight Blue beside #408c7e, as that palette's text colour. Seen in: Tide Pool (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#tide-pool), Paramount+ (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/paramountplus-com), Fintech Trust (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#fintech-trust), Ford (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ford-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/midnightblue
- **Orange** #ffa500 [pool] — 4 real palettes, including Campus and Graphite put Orange beside #408c7e, as the accent. Seen in: Campus (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/friendly#campus), Graphite (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/technical#graphite), Farmers Market (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#farmers-market), Olympics (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/olympics-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/orange

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

- On white (#ffffff): 3.98:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #3b8174 (4.59:1); AA: background → #141414 (4.62:1); AAA: text → #2d6258 (7:1)
- On black (#000000): 5.27:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #4ca494 (7.05:1)

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/408c7e-a2bebc-d459ab-1f2a2d-e9f1ec?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: "#408c7e" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.