# #a35933

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

## Values

- Hex: `#a35933`
- RGB: rgb(163, 89, 51)
- HSL: hsl(20, 52%, 42%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.543 0.11 46.5)
- Relative luminance: 0.1517
- Nearest named color: sienna (#a0522d, Δ 1.804) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/sienna
- Moods: warm
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/a35933

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #ba653b, #c57249, #cd8460, #d39373, #daa58b, #e2b7a2, #e8c6b5, #efd8cd, #f5e7e0, #fdf9f7
- Shades (toward black): #93502f, #84482a, #784126, #693921, #59301c, #4a2817, #3a2012, #2f190f, #1f110a, #100805

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #337ea3
- Analogous: #a33346, #a39033
- Triadic: #33a359, #5933a3
- Split-complementary: #33a390, #3346a3
- Tetradic: #46a333, #337ea3, #9033a3

## Colors that go with #a35933

Named partners (harmony on the OKLCH wheel, co-occurrence in curated palettes and brand systems, and the neutrals that carry it), best first:

- **Denim** #1560bd [harmony, pool: split] — Denim is a split-complement of #a35933: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. Seen in: Dyson (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/dyson-com), Etsy (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/etsy-com), Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Campbell's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/campbells-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Teal** #008080 [harmony, pool: complementary] — Teal sits directly opposite #a35933 on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. Seen in: Magazine Ochre (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#magazine-ochre). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/teal
- **Amber** #ffbf00 [pool] — Amber is paired with #a35933 in 4 real palettes, including Ember and Trailhead, as the accent. Seen in: Ember (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#ember), Trailhead (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#trailhead), Maple (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#maple), McDonald's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mcdonalds-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/amber
- **Champagne** #f7e7ce [pool] — 6 real palettes, including BrandSweets's brand system and Bramble put Champagne beside #a35933. Seen in: BrandSweets (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/brandsweets), Bramble (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#bramble), Woodsmoke (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#woodsmoke), Coffee Bar (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#coffee-bar). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/champagne
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #a35933 in 6 real palettes, including Wendy's's brand system and State Farm's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Wendy's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wendys-com), State Farm (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/statefarm-com), Vodafone (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/vodafone-com), Huawei (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/huawei-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Dark Olive Green** #556b2f [pool] — Dark Olive Green shows up next to #a35933 in 6 real palettes, including BrandSweets's brand system and Magazine Ochre. Seen in: BrandSweets (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/brandsweets), Magazine Ochre (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#magazine-ochre), Olive Grove (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#olive-grove), Clay & Linen (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#clay-and-linen). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/darkolivegreen
- **Hunter Green** #355e3b [pool] — Hunter Green is paired with #a35933 in 6 real palettes, including Trailhead and Fireside, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Trailhead (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#trailhead), Fireside (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#fireside), Bookshop (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#bookshop), Desert Road (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#desert-road). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/hunter-green
- **Charcoal** #36454f [role, pool] — Charcoal is the body-text near-black for #a35933: its slight blue cast keeps type crisp beside a warm colour where pure #000 looks heavy. Seen in: IHG (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ihg-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal

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

- On white (#ffffff): 5.21:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #84482a (7.14:1)
- On black (#000000): 4.03:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #b26138 (4.66:1); AA: background → #f0f0f0 (4.57:1); AAA: text → #cd8460 (7.07:1)

## Fonts for this mood

- warm: https://brandsweets.com/fonts/mood/warm

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/a35933-c4ae9c-62cbbb-2d2a1f-f1e9eb?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: "#a35933" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.