# #abbb8b

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

## Values

- Hex: `#abbb8b`
- RGB: rgb(171, 187, 139)
- HSL: hsl(80, 26%, 64%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.767 0.068 123)
- Relative luminance: 0.4606
- Nearest named color: Norway (#a4b88f, Δ 1.466) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/norway
- Moods: muted
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/abbb8b

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #b2c195, #bbc8a2, #c2ceab, #ccd5b8, #d3dbc2, #dae1cc, #e3e8d8, #eaeee2, #f3f6ef, #fafbf9
- Shades (toward black): #9db078, #8fa465, #7f9457, #6f814b, #5e6d40, #4e5a35, #3d472a, #2c331e, #1c2013, #0b0d08

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #9b8bbb
- Analogous: #bbb38b, #93bb8b
- Triadic: #8babbb, #bb8bab
- Split-complementary: #8b93bb, #b38bbb
- Tetradic: #8bbbb3, #9b8bbb, #bb8b93

## Colors that go with #abbb8b

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 #abbb8b: 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), Dusty Blue (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusty-blue), Disney (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/disney-com), Paper & Pine (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#paper-and-pine). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Lilac** #c8a2c8 [harmony, pool: complementary] — Lilac sits directly opposite #abbb8b on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. Seen in: Midnight Luxe (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#midnight-luxe). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/lilac
- **Blue** #0000ff [pool] — 5 real palettes, including League of Legends's brand system and Lexus's brand system put Blue beside #abbb8b, as the supporting colour. Seen in: League of Legends (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/leagueoflegends-com), Lexus (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lexus-com), Uber (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/uber-com), Unity (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/unity-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/blue
- **Cadet Blue** #5f9ea0 [pool] — Designers have shipped Cadet Blue with #abbb8b: 4 real palettes, including Clean Beauty and Estate, as the lead colour. Seen in: Clean Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#clean-beauty), Estate (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#estate), Coastal (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#coastal), Open House (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/clean#open-house). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cadetblue
- **Champagne** #f7e7ce [pool] — 5 real palettes, including Midnight Luxe and Bramble put Champagne beside #abbb8b, as that palette's text colour. Seen in: Midnight Luxe (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#midnight-luxe), Bramble (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#bramble), Forest Floor (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#forest-floor), Darkroom (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#darkroom). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/champagne
- **Copper** #b87333 [pool] — Designers have shipped Copper with #abbb8b: 5 real palettes, including Desert Road and Clean Beauty, as the lead colour. Seen in: Desert Road (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#desert-road), Clean Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#clean-beauty), Bramble (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#bramble), Riverbed (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#riverbed). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/copper
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #abbb8b in 5 real palettes, including Cartier's brand system and Tiffany & Co.'s brand system, as the accent. Seen in: Cartier (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/cartier-com), Tiffany & Co. (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/tiffany-com), Casper Sleep (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/casper-com), Frost & Ember (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#frost-and-ember). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Dark Olive Green** #556b2f [pool] — Dark Olive Green shows up next to #abbb8b in 5 real palettes, including Olive Grove and Forest Floor, as the lead colour. Seen in: Olive Grove (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#olive-grove), Forest Floor (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#forest-floor), Undergrowth (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#undergrowth), Oatmeal (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/neutral#oatmeal). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/darkolivegreen

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

- On white (#ffffff): 2.06:1 — AA fail, AA-large fail, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #697a48 (4.69:1); AA: background → #474747 (4.52:1); AAA: text → #505d37 (7.09:1); AAA: background → #292929 (7.07:1)
- On black (#000000): 10.21:1 — 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/abbb8b-b1bea2-4e64df-232d1f-f1f0e9?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: "#abbb8b" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.