# #65958d

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

## Values

- Hex: `#65958d`
- RGB: rgb(101, 149, 141)
- HSL: hsl(170, 19%, 49%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.633 0.053 183)
- Relative luminance: 0.2618
- Nearest named color: cadetblue (#5f9ea0, Δ 3.143) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cadetblue
- Moods: muted
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/65958d

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #73a099, #83aaa4, #92b5af, #a1bfba, #b0c9c5, #bcd2ce, #cbdcd9, #dbe6e4, #eaf1ef, #f9fbfb
- Shades (toward black): #5d8981, #537973, #4a6d67, #405e59, #38524e, #2d433f, #253734, #1b2725, #131b1a, #080c0b

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #95656d
- Analogous: #659575, #658595
- Triadic: #8d6595, #958d65
- Split-complementary: #956585, #957565
- Tetradic: #756595, #95656d, #859565

## Colors that go with #65958d

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 #65958d: softer than #000 and cool enough to feel like part of the same palette. Seen in: Coastal (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#coastal), Tide Pool (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#tide-pool), Dusty Blue (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusty-blue), Bloomberg (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/bloomberg-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Copper** #b87333 [harmony, pool: triadic] — Copper completes a triad with #65958d — three hues spaced evenly round the wheel, the classic way to get energy into a palette without a clash. Seen in: Clean Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#clean-beauty), Atelier (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/elegant#atelier), Wellness (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#wellness), Clay & Linen (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#clay-and-linen). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/copper
- **Blush Pink** #e8b4b8 [pool] — 4 real palettes, including Rain Garden and Estate put Blush Pink beside #65958d, as the accent. Seen in: Rain Garden (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#rain-garden), Estate (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#estate), Graphite Mono (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/neutral#graphite-mono), Garden Wedding (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#garden-wedding). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/blush-pink
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #65958d in 6 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), Retro Pop (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#retro-pop), Five Guys (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/fiveguys-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Dark Olive Green** #556b2f [pool] — Dark Olive Green shows up next to #65958d in 4 real palettes, including Clay & Linen and Oatmeal, as the accent. Seen in: Clay & Linen (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#clay-and-linen), Oatmeal (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/neutral#oatmeal), Undergrowth (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#undergrowth), Olive Grove (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#olive-grove). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/darkolivegreen
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #65958d: 9 real palettes, including Peacock and Dusk, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Peacock (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#peacock), Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Open House (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/clean#open-house), Campus (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/friendly#campus). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Midnight Blue** #191970 [pool] — 9 real palettes, including Tide Pool and Ford's brand system put Midnight Blue beside #65958d, as that palette's text colour. Seen in: Tide Pool (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#tide-pool), Ford (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ford-com), Fintech Trust (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#fintech-trust), Open House (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/clean#open-house). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/midnightblue
- **Orange** #ffa500 [pool] — 4 real palettes, including Graphite and Campus put Orange beside #65958d, as the accent. Seen in: Graphite (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/technical#graphite), Campus (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/friendly#campus), Gopro (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/gopro-com), Mint Modern (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/modern#mint-modern). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/orange

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

- On white (#ffffff): 3.37:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #557c76 (4.63:1); AA: background → #242424 (4.61:1); AAA: text → #405e59 (7.09:1)
- On black (#000000): 6.24:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #709e96 (7.02:1)

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/65958d-a2bebd-d459a9-1f292d-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: "#65958d" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.