# #695b80

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

## Values

- Hex: `#695b80`
- RGB: rgb(105, 91, 128)
- HSL: hsl(263, 17%, 43%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.499 0.06 301.6)
- Relative luminance: 0.1204
- Nearest named color: Berry Jam (#655883, Δ 1.326) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/berry-jam
- Moods: cool, muted
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/695b80

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #786892, #85769e, #9588aa, #a297b5, #b2a8c2, #bfb7cc, #cfc9d9, #ddd8e3, #eceaf0, #faf9fb
- Shades (toward black): #605374, #564a68, #4c425c, #423951, #3b3348, #312a3c, #272230, #1d1924, #141118, #0a080c

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #72805b
- Analogous: #5b5f80, #7c5b80
- Triadic: #80695b, #5b8069
- Split-complementary: #807c5b, #5f805b
- Tetradic: #805b5f, #72805b, #5b807c

## Colors that go with #695b80

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 #695b80: softer than #000 and cool enough to feel like part of the same palette. Seen in: Harbour (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#harbour), Campus (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/friendly#campus), Amazon (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/amazon-com), Hinge (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/hinge-co). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Sea Green** #2e8b57 [harmony, pool: split] — Sea Green is a split-complement of #695b80: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. Seen in: Subaru (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/subaru-com), Jack Daniel's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/jackdaniels-com), Netflix (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/netflix), Paramount+ (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/paramountplus-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/seagreen
- **Champagne** #f7e7ce [pool] — 4 real palettes, including BrandSweets's brand system and Darkroom put Champagne beside #695b80. Seen in: BrandSweets (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/brandsweets), Darkroom (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#darkroom), Coffee Bar (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#coffee-bar), Woodsmoke (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#woodsmoke). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/champagne
- **Copper** #b87333 [pool] — Designers have shipped Copper with #695b80: 4 real palettes, including Dusk and Desert Road, as the accent. Seen in: Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Desert Road (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#desert-road), Riverbed (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#riverbed), Clay & Linen (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#clay-and-linen). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/copper
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #695b80 in 10 real palettes, including Wells Fargo's brand system and Marvel's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Wells Fargo (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wellsfargo-com), Marvel (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/marvel-com), Retro Pop (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#retro-pop), Wendy's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wendys-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #695b80: 8 real palettes, including HP's brand system and Campus, as the accent. Seen in: HP (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/hp-com), Campus (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/friendly#campus), The New York Times (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/nytimes-com), Dutch Bros (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/dutchbros-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Firebrick** #b22222 [pool] — Designers have shipped Firebrick with #695b80: 6 real palettes, including Newsprint and Wendy's's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Newsprint (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#newsprint), Wendy's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wendys-com), Campbell's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/campbells-com), Honda (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/honda-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/firebrick
- **Goldenrod** #daa520 [pool] — Goldenrod shows up next to #695b80 in 4 real palettes, including Open House and Mid-Century, as the accent. Seen in: Open House (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/clean#open-house), Mid-Century (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#mid-century), Sapphire & Gold (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#sapphire-and-gold), Fireside (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#fireside). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/goldenrod

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

- On white (#ffffff): 6.16:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #605374 (7.03:1)
- On black (#000000): 3.41:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #7d6d97 (4.51:1); AA: background → #dedede (4.58:1); AAA: text → #9d91b1 (7.12:1)

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/695b80-b09cc4-dfd04e-2b1f2d-e9eaf1?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: "#695b80" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.