# #85ccbe

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

## Values

- Hex: `#85ccbe`
- RGB: rgb(133, 204, 190)
- HSL: hsl(168, 41%, 66%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.794 0.074 180.5)
- Relative luminance: 0.5189
- Nearest named color: Bevelled Glass (#7accb8, Δ 1.478) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/bevelled-glass
- Moods: neutral
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/85ccbe

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #90d0c3, #9ad5c9, #a9dbd1, #b3dfd7, #bee4dc, #c9e8e2, #d4ede8, #e2f3f0, #edf7f5, #f8fcfb
- Shades (toward black): #6fc3b2, #5abaa7, #47a995, #3e9382, #357e6f, #2c685c, #235349, #183a33, #0f2420, #060e0d

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #cc8593
- Analogous: #85cc9a, #85b7cc
- Triadic: #be85cc, #ccbe85
- Split-complementary: #cc85b7, #cc9a85
- Tetradic: #9a85cc, #cc8593, #b7cc85

## Colors that go with #85ccbe

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 #85ccbe: softer than #000 and cool enough to feel like part of the same palette. Seen in: Canopy (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#canopy), Harbour (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#harbour), Coastal (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#coastal), Frost & Ember (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#frost-and-ember). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Lilac** #c8a2c8 [harmony, pool: complementary] — Lilac sits directly opposite #85ccbe on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. Seen in: Crypto.com (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/crypto-com), First Snow (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#first-snow). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/lilac
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #85ccbe in 5 real palettes, including Tiffany & Co.'s brand system and Frost & Ember, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Tiffany & Co. (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/tiffany-com), Frost & Ember (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#frost-and-ember), Riot Games (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/riotgames-com), Cartier (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/cartier-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Dark Olive Green** #556b2f [pool] — Dark Olive Green shows up next to #85ccbe in 4 real palettes, including Oatmeal and Forest Floor, as the lead colour. Seen in: Oatmeal (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/neutral#oatmeal), Forest Floor (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#forest-floor), Undergrowth (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#undergrowth), Olive Grove (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#olive-grove). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/darkolivegreen
- **Deep Sky Blue** #00bfff [pool] — Designers have shipped Deep Sky Blue with #85ccbe: 5 real palettes, including Max's brand system and Salesforce's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Max (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/max-com), Salesforce (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/salesforce-com), Astro (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/astro-build), Calm (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/calm-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/deepskyblue
- **Hunter Green** #355e3b [pool] — Hunter Green is paired with #85ccbe in 4 real palettes, including Canopy and Pine & Birch, as the lead colour. Seen in: Canopy (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#canopy), Pine & Birch (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/clean#pine-and-birch), Neon (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/neon-tech), Desert Road (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#desert-road). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/hunter-green
- **Midnight Blue** #191970 [pool] — 5 real palettes, including Telehealth and First Snow put Midnight Blue beside #85ccbe, as the text colour against it. Seen in: Telehealth (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/modern#telehealth), First Snow (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#first-snow), Open House (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/clean#open-house), Lavender Milk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#lavender-milk). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/midnightblue
- **Plum** #dda0dd [harmony, pool: split] — Plum is a split-complement of #85ccbe: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. Seen in: Blossom (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#blossom), Netlify (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/netlify-com), Mercury (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mercury-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/plum

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

- On white (#ffffff): 1.85:1 — AA fail, AA-large fail, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #368172 (4.63:1); AA: background → #4d4d4d (4.58:1); AAA: text → #296156 (7.15:1); AAA: background → #303030 (7.15:1)
- On black (#000000): 11.38:1 — 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/85ccbe-a2bebc-d459ad-1f2a2d-e9f1ec?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: "#85ccbe" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.