# #bcf816

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

## Values

- Hex: `#bcf816`
- RGB: rgb(188, 248, 22)
- HSL: hsl(76, 94%, 53%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.905 0.226 125.5)
- Relative luminance: 0.7788
- Nearest named color: Chartreuse (#c1f80a, Δ 0.559) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/chartreuse-2
- Moods: vivid
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/bcf816

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #c3f92f, #c9f943, #d0fa5c, #d5fb70, #ddfb88, #e2fc9c, #eafdb5, #effdc9, #f6fee1, #fcfff5
- Shades (toward black): #b0ed07, #9ed507, #8bbc06, #79a305, #6a8f04, #587704, #465e03, #334502, #212d01, #0f1401

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #5316f8
- Analogous: #f8c316, #4bf816
- Triadic: #16bcf8, #f816bc
- Split-complementary: #164bf8, #c316f8
- Tetradic: #16f8c3, #5316f8, #f8164b

## Colors that go with #bcf816

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

- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #bcf816 in 4 real palettes, including Wise's brand system and Ferrari's brand system, as the accent. Seen in: Wise (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wise-com), Ferrari (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ferrari-com), Lay's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lays-com), Tequila Sunrise (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#tequila-sunrise). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Red** #ff0000 [pool] — Red is paired with #bcf816 in 5 real palettes, including Wise's brand system and Heineken's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Wise (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wise-com), Heineken (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/heineken-com), Paddle (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/paddle-com), Gatorade (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/gatorade-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/red
- **Plum** #dda0dd [harmony: complementary] — Plum sits directly opposite #bcf816 on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. — https://brandsweets.com/colors/plum
- **Violet** #ee82ee [harmony, pool: split] — Violet is a split-complement of #bcf816: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. Seen in: Gumroad (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/gumroad-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/violet
- **Charcoal** #36454f [role, pool] — Charcoal is the body-text near-black for #bcf816: 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). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Dodger Blue** #1e90ff [pool] — Designers have shipped Dodger Blue with #bcf816: 3 real palettes, including JetBrains's brand system and Star Wars's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: JetBrains (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/jetbrains-com), Star Wars (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/starwars-com), Miro (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/miro-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/dodgerblue
- **Gold** #ffd700 [pool] — Gold shows up next to #bcf816 in 3 real palettes, including Ikea's brand system and Paddle's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Ikea (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ikea-com), Paddle (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/paddle-com), Lay's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lays-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/gold
- **Taupe** #483c32 [pool] — Taupe is paired with #bcf816 in 3 real palettes, including Calvin Klein's brand system and Tommy Hilfiger's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Calvin Klein (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/calvinklein-us), Tommy Hilfiger (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/tommy-com), Crayon Box (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#crayon-box). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/taupe

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

- On white (#ffffff): 1.27:1 — AA fail, AA-large fail, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #5f8104 (4.54:1); AA: background → #666666 (4.53:1); AAA: text → #465e03 (7.34:1); AAA: background → #474747 (7.33:1)
- On black (#000000): 16.58:1 — 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/bcf816-b3bea2-4e6edf-232d1f-f1efe9?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: "#bcf816" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.