# #688287

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

## Values

- Hex: `#688287`
- RGB: rgb(104, 130, 135)
- HSL: hsl(190, 13%, 47%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.588 0.031 210.6)
- Relative luminance: 0.2066
- Nearest named color: Arctic (#648589, Δ 0.905) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/arctic
- Moods: cool, muted
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/688287

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #758f95, #839ba0, #92a6ab, #a0b2b6, #b1c0c3, #c0ccce, #ced7d9, #dce3e4, #ebefef, #f9fafb
- Shades (toward black): #5f777c, #54696d, #4b5e62, #435356, #3a484b, #2f3a3d, #262f31, #1d2425, #121617, #090b0c

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #876d68
- Analogous: #68877d, #687387
- Triadic: #876882, #828768
- Split-complementary: #876873, #877d68
- Tetradic: #7d6887, #876d68, #738768

## Colors that go with #688287

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 #688287: 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), Campus (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/friendly#campus). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Copper** #b87333 [harmony, pool: split] — Copper is a split-complement of #688287: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. Seen in: Riverbed (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#riverbed), Atelier (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/elegant#atelier), Wellness (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#wellness), Clean Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#clean-beauty). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/copper
- **Champagne** #f7e7ce [pool] — 6 real palettes, including Forest Floor and Midnight Luxe put Champagne beside #688287, as that palette's text colour. Seen in: Forest Floor (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#forest-floor), Midnight Luxe (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#midnight-luxe), Coffee Bar (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#coffee-bar), Woodsmoke (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#woodsmoke). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/champagne
- **Cobalt Blue** #0047ab [pool] — Designers have shipped Cobalt Blue with #688287: 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 #688287 in 8 real palettes, including Retro Pop and Redfin's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Retro Pop (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#retro-pop), Redfin (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/redfin-com), Diner (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#diner), Five Guys (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/fiveguys-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #688287: 12 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 #688287 in 6 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), Mid-Century (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#mid-century), Sapphire & Gold (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#sapphire-and-gold). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/goldenrod
- **Medium Sea Green** #3cb371 [pool] — Medium Sea Green is paired with #688287 in 4 real palettes, including Indigo SaaS and Fintech Trust, as the accent. Seen in: Indigo SaaS (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/modern#indigo-saas), Fintech Trust (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#fintech-trust), Undergrowth (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#undergrowth), Olympics (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/olympics-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/mediumseagreen

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

- On white (#ffffff): 4.09:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #627a7f (4.56:1); AA: background → #141414 (4.5:1); AAA: text → #495b5f (7.13:1)
- On black (#000000): 5.13:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #839ba0 (7.16:1)

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/688287-a2b6be-df4e7c-1f252d-e9f1ef?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: "#688287" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.