# #55827c

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

## Values

- Hex: `#55827c`
- RGB: rgb(85, 130, 124)
- HSL: hsl(172, 21%, 42%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.572 0.05 185.4)
- Relative luminance: 0.1935
- Nearest named color: Ecological (#677f70, Δ 2.493) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/ecological
- Moods: muted
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/55827c

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #61948d, #6ea09a, #80aca7, #90b6b1, #a2c3be, #b5cfcb, #c4d9d6, #d7e5e3, #e6efee, #f9fbfb
- Shades (toward black): #4d7570, #446964, #3e605b, #36534f, #2e4744, #263b38, #1e2e2c, #182523, #101918, #080c0c

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #82555b
- Analogous: #558265, #557182
- Triadic: #7c5582, #827c55
- Split-complementary: #825571, #826555
- Tetradic: #655582, #82555b, #718255

## Colors that go with #55827c

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 #55827c: softer than #000 and cool enough to feel like part of the same palette. Seen in: N26 (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/n26-com), Campus (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/friendly#campus), Gusto (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/gusto-com), Asana (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/asana-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Copper** #b87333 [harmony, pool: triadic] — Copper completes a triad with #55827c — 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), Atelier (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/elegant#atelier). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/copper
- **Champagne** #f7e7ce [pool] — 6 real palettes, including Forest Floor and Coffee Bar put Champagne beside #55827c, 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 #55827c: 5 real palettes, including Ink & Paper and Intel's brand system, as the accent. Seen in: Ink & Paper (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#ink-and-paper), Intel (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/intel-com), 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 #55827c in 8 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), 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 #55827c: 11 real palettes, including Campus and Peacock, as the lead colour. Seen in: Campus (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/friendly#campus), 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). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Goldenrod** #daa520 [pool] — Goldenrod shows up next to #55827c in 6 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 Paramount+'s brand system and Tide Pool put Midnight Blue beside #55827c, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Paramount+ (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/paramountplus-com), Tide Pool (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#tide-pool), Plaid (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/plaid-com), Discover (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/discover-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/midnightblue

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

- On white (#ffffff): 4.31:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #517b76 (4.72:1); AA: background → #0d0d0d (4.51:1); AAA: text → #3c5d58 (7.24:1)
- On black (#000000): 4.87:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #6ea09a (7.16:1)

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/55827c-a2bebe-d459a5-1f292d-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: "#55827c" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.