# #96db85

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

## Values

- Hex: `#96db85`
- RGB: rgb(150, 219, 133)
- HSL: hsl(108, 54%, 69%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.825 0.135 139.6)
- Relative luminance: 0.5884
- Nearest named color: Leek (#98d98e, Δ 1.414) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/leek
- Moods: neutral
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/96db85

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #a0de91, #abe29d, #b5e5a9, #bfe9b4, #c9ecc0, #d0efc8, #daf2d4, #e4f6e0, #eef9eb, #f8fdf7
- Shades (toward black): #82d46e, #6acb52, #56c43b, #4aa932, #40912b, #347623, #295e1c, #1d4314, #132b0d, #071005

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #ca85db
- Analogous: #c1db85, #85db9f
- Triadic: #8596db, #db8596
- Split-complementary: #9f85db, #db85c1
- Tetradic: #85c1db, #ca85db, #db9f85

## Colors that go with #96db85

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 #96db85: its slight blue cast keeps type crisp beside a warm colour where pure #000 looks heavy. Seen in: Canopy (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#canopy), Docker (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/docker-com), Zendesk (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/zendesk-com), Coastal (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#coastal). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Plum** #dda0dd [harmony, pool: complementary] — Plum sits directly opposite #96db85 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 #96db85 in 4 real palettes, including Wise's brand system and Tiffany & Co.'s brand system, as the accent. Seen in: Wise (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wise-com), Tiffany & Co. (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/tiffany-com), Formula 1 (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/formula1-com), Diner (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#diner). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Taupe** #483c32 [pool] — Taupe is paired with #96db85 in 16 real palettes, including Rain Garden and Blossom, as the text colour against it. Seen in: Rain Garden (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#rain-garden), Blossom (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#blossom), Citrus Grove (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#citrus-grove), 7-Eleven (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/7-eleven-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/taupe
- **Lilac** #c8a2c8 [harmony, pool: split] — Lilac is a split-complement of #96db85: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. Seen in: Midnight Luxe (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#midnight-luxe). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/lilac
- **Dark Salmon** #e9967a [harmony, pool: triadic] — Dark Salmon completes a triad with #96db85 — three hues spaced evenly round the wheel, the classic way to get energy into a palette without a clash. Seen in: Polaroid (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#polaroid), Chalkboard (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#chalkboard). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/darksalmon
- **Deep Sky Blue** #00bfff [pool] — Designers have shipped Deep Sky Blue with #96db85: 3 real palettes, including Prime Video's brand system and Remix's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Prime Video (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/primevideo-com), Remix (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/remix-run), Astro (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/astro-build). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/deepskyblue
- **Hunter Green** #355e3b [pool] — Hunter Green is paired with #96db85 in 3 real palettes, including Canopy and Neon's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Canopy (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#canopy), Neon (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/neon-tech), Pine & Birch (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/clean#pine-and-birch). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/hunter-green

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

- On white (#ffffff): 1.64:1 — AA fail, AA-large fail, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #3b8628 (4.54:1); AA: background → #545454 (4.6:1); AAA: text → #2b621d (7.32:1); AAA: background → #383838 (7.13:1)
- On black (#000000): 12.77:1 — 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/96db85-a4bea2-7c4edf-1f2d23-eff1e9?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: "#96db85" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.