# #81dfaa

A color — neutral. Deterministic analysis from BrandSweets (no inference).

## Values

- Hex: `#81dfaa`
- RGB: rgb(129, 223, 170)
- HSL: hsl(146, 59%, 69%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.831 0.118 157.8)
- Relative luminance: 0.6034
- Nearest named color: Jovial Jade (#88ddaa, Δ 0.797) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/jovial-jade
- Moods: neutral
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/81dfaa

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #8de2b2, #9ae5ba, #a6e8c2, #b2ebcb, #beeed3, #c6f0d8, #d2f3e1, #dff7e9, #ebfaf1, #f7fdf9
- Shades (toward black): #69d899, #4dd186, #34cb75, #2dae65, #279657, #1f7a46, #196138, #124528, #0c2d1a, #041009

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #df81b6
- Analogous: #88df81, #81dfd8
- Triadic: #aa81df, #dfaa81
- Split-complementary: #d881df, #df8188
- Tetradic: #8188df, #df81b6, #dfd881

## Colors that go with #81dfaa

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 #81dfaa: softer than #000 and cool enough to feel like part of the same palette. Seen in: Canopy (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#canopy), Docker (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/docker-com), Frost & Ember (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#frost-and-ember), Coastal (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#coastal). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Plum** #dda0dd [harmony, pool: complementary] — Plum sits directly opposite #81dfaa on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. Seen in: Blossom (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#blossom). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/plum
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #81dfaa in 4 real palettes, including Tiffany & Co.'s brand system and Formula 1's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Tiffany & Co. (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/tiffany-com), Formula 1 (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/formula1-com), Wise (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wise-com), Frost & Ember (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#frost-and-ember). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Deep Sky Blue** #00bfff [pool] — Designers have shipped Deep Sky Blue with #81dfaa: 4 real palettes, including Astro's brand system and Prime Video's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Astro (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/astro-build), Prime Video (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/primevideo-com), Remix (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/remix-run), Salesforce (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/salesforce-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/deepskyblue
- **Taupe** #483c32 [pool] — Taupe is paired with #81dfaa in 15 real palettes, including Mint Chip and Astro's brand system, as the text colour against it. Seen in: Mint Chip (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#mint-chip), Astro (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/astro-build), Blossom (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#blossom), Rain Garden (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#rain-garden). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/taupe
- **Dark Salmon** #e9967a [harmony, pool: split] — Dark Salmon is a split-complement of #81dfaa: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. Seen in: Chalkboard (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#chalkboard). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/darksalmon
- **Mustard Yellow** #ffdb58 [pool] — 3 real palettes, including Fresh Juice and Crayon Box put Mustard Yellow beside #81dfaa, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Fresh Juice (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#fresh-juice), Crayon Box (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#crayon-box), Citrus Grove (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#citrus-grove). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/mustard
- **Red** #ff0000 [pool] — Red is paired with #81dfaa in 3 real palettes, including Gatorade's brand system and Wise's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Gatorade (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/gatorade-com), Wise (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wise-com), Mattel (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mattel-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/red

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

- On white (#ffffff): 1.61:1 — AA fail, AA-large fail, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #23864e (4.57:1); AA: background → #545454 (4.71:1); AAA: text → #1a653b (7.07:1); AAA: background → #383838 (7.3:1)
- On black (#000000): 13.07:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA pass

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/81dfaa-a2beb1-ce59d4-1f2d2b-eaf1e9?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: "#81dfaa" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.