# #bddc79

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

## Values

- Hex: `#bddc79`
- RGB: rgb(189, 220, 121)
- HSL: hsl(79, 59%, 67%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.85 0.13 123.4)
- Relative luminance: 0.6339
- Nearest named color: Alligator Alley (#c5d17b, Δ 3.134) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/alligator-alley
- Moods: neutral
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/bddc79

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #c3e085, #c9e392, #cfe69e, #d5e9aa, #ddedba, #e3f0c6, #e9f3d2, #eff7df, #f5faeb, #fbfdf7
- Shades (toward black): #b1d661, #a3cf44, #95c332, #82aa2c, #709226, #5a761e, #475d18, #354512, #1f290a, #0c1004

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #9979dc
- Analogous: #dcca79, #8bdc79
- Triadic: #79bddc, #dc79bd
- Split-complementary: #798bdc, #ca79dc
- Tetradic: #79dcca, #9979dc, #dc798b

## Colors that go with #bddc79

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 #bddc79: 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), Coastal (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#coastal), Canopy (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#canopy), Lido (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#lido). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Sky Blue** #87ceeb [harmony, pool: triadic] — Sky Blue completes a triad with #bddc79 — three hues spaced evenly round the wheel, the classic way to get energy into a palette without a clash. Seen in: Coastal (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#coastal), Pastel Pop (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#pastel-pop), Oatly (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/oatly-com), Still Water (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#still-water). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/skyblue
- **Lilac** #c8a2c8 [harmony, pool: complementary] — Lilac sits directly opposite #bddc79 on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. Seen in: Phantom: The money app that'll take you placesLogo PhantomLogo PhantomLogo Phantom (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/phantom-com), Midnight Luxe (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#midnight-luxe). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/lilac
- **Cornflower Blue** #6495ed [pool] — Designers have shipped Cornflower Blue with #bddc79: 4 real palettes, including NBA's brand system and Ahrefs's brand system, as the accent. Seen in: NBA (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/nba-com), Ahrefs (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ahrefs-com), Blueprint (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/technical#blueprint), Mastodon hosted on mastodon.social (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mastodon-social). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cornflowerblue
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #bddc79 in 7 real palettes, including Wise's brand system and Diner, as the accent. Seen in: Wise (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wise-com), Diner (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#diner), Lay's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lays-com), Tabloid (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#tabloid). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Dark Olive Green** #556b2f [pool] — Dark Olive Green shows up next to #bddc79 in 4 real palettes, including Miro's brand system and Oatmeal, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Miro (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/miro-com), Oatmeal (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/neutral#oatmeal), Farmers Market (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#farmers-market), 7-Eleven (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/7-eleven-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/darkolivegreen
- **Deep Sky Blue** #00bfff [pool] — Designers have shipped Deep Sky Blue with #bddc79: 5 real palettes, including Prime Video's brand system and Blueprint, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Prime Video (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/primevideo-com), Blueprint (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/technical#blueprint), Salesforce (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/salesforce-com), Remix (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/remix-run). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/deepskyblue
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #bddc79: 7 real palettes, including FIFA's brand system and Ikea's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: FIFA (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/fifa-com), Ikea (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ikea-com), LEGO (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lego-com), McDonald's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mcdonalds-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim

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

- On white (#ffffff): 1.54:1 — AA fail, AA-large fail, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #607e20 (4.66:1); AA: background → #595959 (4.56:1); AAA: text → #475d18 (7.38:1); AAA: background → #3d3d3d (7.07:1)
- On black (#000000): 13.68:1 — 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/bddc79-b2bea2-4e66df-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: "#bddc79" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.