# #668e8f

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

## Values

- Hex: `#668e8f`
- RGB: rgb(102, 142, 143)
- HSL: hsl(181, 17%, 48%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.618 0.044 198)
- Relative luminance: 0.2415
- Nearest named color: Arctic (#648589, Δ 2.597) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/arctic
- Moods: cool, muted
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/668e8f

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #739b9c, #82a6a6, #91b0b1, #a0bbbb, #aec5c6, #bdd0d0, #ccdbdb, #dbe5e6, #eaf0f0, #f9fbfb
- Shades (toward black): #5d8383, #537474, #4a6868, #3f595a, #374d4e, #2f4142, #243233, #1c2727, #111818, #080c0c

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #8f6666
- Analogous: #668f7b, #667a8f
- Triadic: #8f668f, #8f8f66
- Split-complementary: #8f667a, #8f7b66
- Tetradic: #7b668f, #8f6666, #7a8f66

## Colors that go with #668e8f

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 #668e8f: softer than #000 and cool enough to feel like part of the same palette. Seen in: Bloomberg (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/bloomberg-com), Hermès (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/hermes-com), PlayStation® Official Site: Consoles, Games, Accessories & MoreSony Interactive Entertainment (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/playstation-com), Dusty Blue (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusty-blue). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Copper** #b87333 [harmony, pool: split] — Copper is a split-complement of #668e8f: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. Seen in: Atelier (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/elegant#atelier), Clean Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#clean-beauty), Wellness (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#wellness), Riverbed (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#riverbed). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/copper
- **Champagne** #f7e7ce [pool] — 4 real palettes, including Midnight Luxe and Forest Floor put Champagne beside #668e8f, as that palette's text colour. Seen in: Midnight Luxe (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#midnight-luxe), Forest Floor (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#forest-floor), Woodsmoke (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#woodsmoke), Coffee Bar (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#coffee-bar). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/champagne
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #668e8f in 7 real palettes, including Diner and Retro Pop, as the lead colour. Seen in: Diner (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#diner), Retro Pop (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#retro-pop), Redfin (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/redfin-com), Five Guys (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/fiveguys-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #668e8f: 10 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), Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Open House (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/clean#open-house). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Goldenrod** #daa520 [pool] — Goldenrod shows up next to #668e8f in 5 real palettes, including Noir Beauty and Ledger Dark, as the lead colour. Seen in: Noir Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#noir-beauty), Ledger Dark (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#ledger-dark), Open House (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/clean#open-house), Sapphire & Gold (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#sapphire-and-gold). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/goldenrod
- **Midnight Blue** #191970 [pool] — 10 real palettes, including Tide Pool and Plaid's brand system put Midnight Blue beside #668e8f, as that palette's text colour. Seen in: Tide Pool (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#tide-pool), Plaid (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/plaid-com), Ford (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ford-com), SoFi (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/sofi-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/midnightblue
- **Peru** #cd853f [pool] — 6 real palettes, including Estate and Kiln put Peru beside #668e8f, as the lead colour. Seen in: Estate (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#estate), Kiln (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#kiln), Paper & Pine (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#paper-and-pine), Woodsmoke (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#woodsmoke). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/peru

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

- On white (#ffffff): 3.6:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #597d7d (4.51:1); AA: background → #1f1f1f (4.58:1); AAA: text → #425c5c (7.2:1)
- On black (#000000): 5.83:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #769d9e (7.09:1)

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/668e8f-a2babe-d45992-1f272d-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: "#668e8f" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.