# #68939c

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

## Values

- Hex: `#68939c`
- RGB: rgb(104, 147, 156)
- HSL: hsl(190, 21%, 51%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.635 0.049 212.1)
- Relative luminance: 0.2621
- Nearest named color: Cavolo Nero (#72939e, Δ 1.264) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cavolo-nero
- Moods: cool, muted
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/68939c

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #779fa6, #84a7ae, #93b2b8, #a2bdc3, #b2c8cd, #bed1d5, #cedcdf, #dde7e9, #e9f0f1, #f9fbfb
- Shades (toward black): #5d868e, #557a82, #4b6c72, #405d63, #385156, #2e4347, #243438, #1a2628, #121a1c, #080c0c

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #9c7168
- Analogous: #689c8b, #68799c
- Triadic: #9c6894, #949c68
- Split-complementary: #9c6879, #9c8b68
- Tetradic: #8b689c, #9c7168, #799c68

## Colors that go with #68939c

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 #68939c: softer than #000 and cool enough to feel like part of the same palette. Seen in: Dusty Blue (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusty-blue), 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). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Copper** #b87333 [harmony, pool: split] — Copper is a split-complement of #68939c: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. Seen in: Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Atelier (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/elegant#atelier), Clean Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#clean-beauty), 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 #68939c, 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 #68939c in 5 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 #68939c: 11 real palettes, including Dusk and Peacock, as the lead colour. Seen in: Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Peacock (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#peacock), 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] — 10 real palettes, including Tide Pool and Ford's brand system put Midnight Blue beside #68939c, 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), Plaid (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/plaid-com), Open House (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/clean#open-house). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/midnightblue
- **Orange** #ffa500 [pool] — 4 real palettes, including Campus and Graphite put Orange beside #68939c, as the accent. Seen in: Campus (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/friendly#campus), Graphite (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/technical#graphite), Gopro (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/gopro-com), Olympics (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/olympics-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/orange
- **Powder Blue** #b0e0e6 [pool] — Designers have shipped Powder Blue with #68939c: 4 real palettes, including Ink Wash and First Snow, as the lead colour. Seen in: Ink Wash (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#ink-wash), First Snow (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#first-snow), Stone (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/neutral#stone), Crypto.com (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/crypto-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/powderblue

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

- On white (#ffffff): 3.36:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #557a82 (4.67:1); AA: background → #242424 (4.61:1); AAA: text → #405d63 (7.09:1)
- On black (#000000): 6.24:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #749ca4 (7.03:1)

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/68939c-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: "#68939c" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.