# #45827f

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

## Values

- Hex: `#45827f`
- RGB: rgb(69, 130, 127)
- HSL: hsl(177, 31%, 39%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.565 0.064 191.4)
- Relative luminance: 0.1876
- Nearest named color: Emerald Whispers (#2b8478, Δ 2.518) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/emerald-whispers
- Moods: muted
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/45827f

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #4f9693, #5ba9a5, #6fb3b0, #83bebb, #97c8c6, #a8d1cf, #bcdcda, #d0e6e5, #e4f1f0, #f8fbfb
- Shades (toward black): #3f7875, #386b68, #33615f, #2c5452, #274948, #203c3b, #1a3231, #132524, #0e1b1a, #070d0d

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #824548
- Analogous: #458260, #456782
- Triadic: #7f4582, #827f45
- Split-complementary: #824567, #826045
- Tetradic: #604582, #824548, #678245

## Colors that go with #45827f

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 #45827f: softer than #000 and cool enough to feel like part of the same palette. Seen in: N26 (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/n26-com), Gusto (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/gusto-com), Campus (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/friendly#campus), Asana (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/asana-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Copper** #b87333 [harmony, pool: triadic] — Copper completes a triad with #45827f — three hues spaced evenly round the wheel, the classic way to get energy into a palette without a clash. Seen in: Riverbed (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#riverbed), Wellness (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#wellness), Clean Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#clean-beauty), Clay & Linen (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#clay-and-linen). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/copper
- **Champagne** #f7e7ce [pool] — 5 real palettes, including Forest Floor and Coffee Bar put Champagne beside #45827f, as that palette's text colour. Seen in: Forest Floor (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#forest-floor), Coffee Bar (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#coffee-bar), Woodsmoke (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#woodsmoke), Midnight Luxe (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#midnight-luxe). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/champagne
- **Cobalt Blue** #0047ab [pool] — Designers have shipped Cobalt Blue with #45827f: 5 real palettes, including Intel's brand system and Ink & Paper, as the lead colour. Seen in: Intel (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/intel-com), Ink & Paper (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#ink-and-paper), Fintech Trust (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#fintech-trust), Glacier (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#glacier). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cobalt
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #45827f in 9 real palettes, including Redfin's brand system and Retro Pop, as the lead colour. Seen in: Redfin (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/redfin-com), Retro Pop (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#retro-pop), Gemstone (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#gemstone), Five Guys (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/fiveguys-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #45827f: 11 real palettes, including Peacock and Campus, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Peacock (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#peacock), Campus (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/friendly#campus), Intel (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/intel-com), Jack Daniel's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/jackdaniels-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Firebrick** #b22222 [pool] — Designers have shipped Firebrick with #45827f: 4 real palettes, including Newsprint and Wendy's's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Newsprint (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#newsprint), Wendy's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wendys-com), Honda (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/honda-com), AT&T (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/att-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/firebrick
- **Goldenrod** #daa520 [pool] — Goldenrod shows up next to #45827f in 5 real palettes, including Mid-Century and Sapphire & Gold, as the accent. Seen in: Mid-Century (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#mid-century), Sapphire & Gold (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#sapphire-and-gold), Ledger Dark (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#ledger-dark), Noir Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#noir-beauty). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/goldenrod

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

- On white (#ffffff): 4.42:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #437f7c (4.6:1); AA: background → #080808 (4.53:1); AAA: text → #315e5b (7.28:1)
- On black (#000000): 4.75:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #56a4a0 (7.21:1)

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/45827f-a2bcbe-d4599b-1f282d-e9f1ed?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: "#45827f" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.