# #6e9596

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

## Values

- Hex: `#6e9596`
- RGB: rgb(110, 149, 150)
- HSL: hsl(182, 16%, 51%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.641 0.043 198.1)
- Relative luminance: 0.2701
- Nearest named color: Cavolo Nero (#72939e, Δ 1.618) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cavolo-nero
- Moods: cool, muted
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/6e9596

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #7da0a1, #89a8a9, #97b3b4, #a6bebf, #b5c9c9, #c1d1d2, #d0dcdd, #dee7e7, #eaf0f0, #f9fbfb
- Shades (toward black): #638788, #5a7b7c, #4f6c6d, #455e5f, #3c5253, #314344, #273535, #1c2626, #131a1b, #090c0c

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #966f6e
- Analogous: #6e9683, #6e8196
- Triadic: #966e95, #95966e
- Split-complementary: #966e81, #96836e
- Tetradic: #836e96, #966f6e, #81966e

## Colors that go with #6e9596

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 #6e9596: 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 #6e9596: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. Seen in: Clean Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#clean-beauty), Atelier (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/elegant#atelier), Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Clay & Linen (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#clay-and-linen). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/copper
- **Blush Pink** #e8b4b8 [pool] — 4 real palettes, including Estate and Rain Garden put Blush Pink beside #6e9596, as the accent. Seen in: Estate (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#estate), Rain Garden (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#rain-garden), 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 #6e9596 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
- **Dark Olive Green** #556b2f [pool] — Dark Olive Green shows up next to #6e9596 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), Olive Grove (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#olive-grove), Undergrowth (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#undergrowth). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/darkolivegreen
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #6e9596: 10 real palettes, including Dusk and Open House, as the lead colour. Seen in: Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Open House (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/clean#open-house), Peacock (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#peacock), Campus (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/friendly#campus). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Hunter Green** #355e3b [pool] — Hunter Green is paired with #6e9596 in 4 real palettes, including Bookshop and Pine & Birch, as the accent. Seen in: Bookshop (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#bookshop), Pine & Birch (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/clean#pine-and-birch), Darkroom (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#darkroom), Subaru (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/subaru-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/hunter-green
- **Midnight Blue** #191970 [pool] — 9 real palettes, including Tide Pool and Ford's brand system put Midnight Blue beside #6e9596, 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), Open House (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/clean#open-house), Plaid (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/plaid-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/midnightblue

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

- On white (#ffffff): 3.28:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #5a7b7c (4.61:1); AA: background → #262626 (4.61:1); AAA: text → #425b5c (7.29:1)
- On black (#000000): 6.4:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #7a9d9f (7.15:1)

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/6e9596-a2babe-d45990-1f272d-e9f1ee?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: "#6e9596" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.