# #adc01b

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

## Values

- Hex: `#adc01b`
- RGB: rgb(173, 192, 27)
- HSL: hsl(67, 75%, 43%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.767 0.171 116.8)
- Relative luminance: 0.4666
- Nearest named color: Celery (#b4c04c, Δ 3.228) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/celery
- Moods: vivid
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/adc01b

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #c5db1f, #cde232, #d4e64c, #d9e963, #e0ed7e, #e5f094, #ebf4af, #f1f7c5, #f7fbe0, #fdfef6
- Shades (toward black): #9dae19, #8d9c16, #7d8a14, #6c7811, #606b0f, #50590d, #40470a, #303608, #202405, #101203

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #2f1bc0
- Analogous: #c0811b, #5ac01b
- Triadic: #1badc0, #c01bad
- Split-complementary: #1b5ac0, #811bc0
- Tetradic: #1bc081, #2f1bc0, #c01b5a

## Colors that go with #adc01b

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 #adc01b: its slight blue cast keeps type crisp beside a warm colour where pure #000 looks heavy. Seen in: Disney (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/disney-com), Coastal (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#coastal), Zendesk (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/zendesk-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Cornflower Blue** #6495ed [harmony, pool: split] — Cornflower Blue is a split-complement of #adc01b: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. Seen in: Ahrefs (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ahrefs-com), Terminal (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/technical#terminal), Blueprint (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/technical#blueprint). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cornflowerblue
- **Dark Olive Green** #556b2f [pool] — Dark Olive Green shows up next to #adc01b in 4 real palettes, including Forest Floor and Undergrowth, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Forest Floor (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#forest-floor), Undergrowth (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#undergrowth), Farmers Market (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#farmers-market), Olive Grove (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#olive-grove). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/darkolivegreen
- **Dark Orange** #ff8c00 [pool] — Dark Orange shows up next to #adc01b in 4 real palettes, including Citrus Grove and Learning App, as the lead colour. Seen in: Citrus Grove (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#citrus-grove), Learning App (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#learning-app), Playground (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#playground), Ahrefs (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ahrefs-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/darkorange
- **Deep Sky Blue** #00bfff [harmony, pool: triadic] — Deep Sky Blue completes a triad with #adc01b — three hues spaced evenly round the wheel, the classic way to get energy into a palette without a clash. Seen in: Learning App (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#learning-app), Salesforce (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/salesforce-com), Blueprint (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/technical#blueprint). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/deepskyblue
- **Royal Blue** #4169e1 [pool] — Royal Blue is paired with #adc01b in 4 real palettes, including Disney's brand system and Brilliant's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Disney (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/disney-com), Brilliant (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/brilliant-org), Chevrolet (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/chevrolet-com), Walmart (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/walmart-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/royalblue
- **Rust** #b7410e [pool] — Rust shows up next to #adc01b in 4 real palettes, including Noir Beauty and Trailhead, as the accent. Seen in: Noir Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#noir-beauty), Trailhead (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#trailhead), Harvest (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#harvest), Garnet (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#garnet). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/rust
- **Sage Green** #9caf88 [pool] — Designers have shipped Sage Green with #adc01b: 4 real palettes, including Scale AI's brand system and Polaroid, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Scale AI (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/scale-com), Polaroid (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#polaroid), Garden Wedding (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#garden-wedding), Chalkboard (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#chalkboard). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/sage-green

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

- On white (#ffffff): 2.03:1 — AA fail, AA-large fail, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #707d12 (4.53:1); AA: background → #474747 (4.57:1); AAA: text → #545e0d (7.04:1); AAA: background → #292929 (7.16:1)
- On black (#000000): 10.33:1 — 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/adc01b-b8bea2-4e83df-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: "#adc01b" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.