# #868e2e

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

## Values

- Hex: `#868e2e`
- RGB: rgb(134, 142, 46)
- HSL: hsl(65, 51%, 37%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.621 0.119 113.9)
- Relative luminance: 0.2461
- Nearest named color: Chorus of Frogs (#8c9632, Δ 2.461) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/chorus-of-frogs
- Moods: neutral
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/868e2e

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #9ca636, #b2bd3d, #bdc752, #c6ce69, #d0d784, #d9df9b, #e2e6b2, #eaeec9, #f3f5e0, #fcfdf7
- Shades (toward black): #7c832a, #6d7425, #626822, #575c1e, #4c511a, #3e4115, #333611, #282a0e, #191b09, #0f0f05

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #362e8e
- Analogous: #8e662e, #568e2e
- Triadic: #2e868e, #8e2e86
- Split-complementary: #2e568e, #662e8e
- Tetradic: #2e8e66, #362e8e, #8e2e56

## Colors that go with #868e2e

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 body-text near-black for #868e2e: its slight blue cast keeps type crisp beside a warm colour where pure #000 looks heavy. Seen in: Zendesk (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/zendesk-com), Puma (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/puma-com), Asana (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/asana-com), Jack Daniel's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/jackdaniels-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Blue** #0000ff [pool] — 4 real palettes, including Rolex's brand system and Lexus's brand system put Blue beside #868e2e, as the accent. Seen in: Rolex (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/rolex-com), Lexus (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lexus-com), Kia (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/kia-com), Instacart (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/instacart-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/blue
- **Champagne** #f7e7ce [pool] — 5 real palettes, including Forest Floor and Bramble put Champagne beside #868e2e, as that palette's text colour. Seen in: Forest Floor (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#forest-floor), Bramble (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#bramble), Coffee Bar (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#coffee-bar), Woodsmoke (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#woodsmoke). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/champagne
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #868e2e in 4 real palettes, including Five Guys's brand system and Netflix's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Five Guys (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/fiveguys-com), Netflix (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/netflix), DuckDuckGo (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/duckduckgo-com), Coinbase (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/coinbase). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Dark Olive Green** #556b2f [pool] — Dark Olive Green shows up next to #868e2e in 4 real palettes, including Cider and Clay & Linen, as the accent. Seen in: Cider (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#cider), Clay & Linen (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#clay-and-linen), Undergrowth (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#undergrowth), Olive Grove (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#olive-grove). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/darkolivegreen
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #868e2e: 6 real palettes, including Intel's brand system and Jack Daniel's's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Intel (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/intel-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/denim
- **Hunter Green** #355e3b [pool] — Hunter Green is paired with #868e2e in 4 real palettes, including Rolex's brand system and Subaru's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Rolex (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/rolex-com), Subaru (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/subaru-com), Bookshop (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#bookshop), Darkroom (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#darkroom). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/hunter-green
- **Steel Blue** #4682b4 [harmony, pool: triadic] — Steel Blue completes a triad with #868e2e — three hues spaced evenly round the wheel, the classic way to get energy into a palette without a clash. Seen in: Olympics (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/olympics-com), Lemon Squeezy (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lemonsqueezy-com), Fintech Trust (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#fintech-trust). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/steelblue

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

- On white (#ffffff): 3.55:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #747b28 (4.56:1); AA: background → #212121 (4.54:1); AAA: text → #575c1e (7.11:1)
- On black (#000000): 5.92:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #959e33 (7.22:1)

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/868e2e-b8bea2-4e88df-262d1f-f1eee9?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: "#868e2e" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.