# #c6d709

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

## Values

- Hex: `#c6d709`
- RGB: rgb(198, 215, 9)
- HSL: hsl(65, 92%, 44%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.838 0.189 115.4)
- Relative luminance: 0.6063
- Nearest named color: Bitter Lemon (#d2db32, Δ 2.413) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/bitter-lemon
- Moods: vivid
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/c6d709

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #ddf00a, #e4f623, #e7f73b, #ebf859, #eef971, #f1fa89, #f4fba7, #f7fcbf, #fbfedd, #fefff5
- Shades (toward black): #b4c408, #a2b007, #909d07, #7e8906, #6c7605, #5a6204, #484e03, #363b02, #242702, #121401

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #1a09d7
- Analogous: #d78109, #5fd709
- Triadic: #09c6d7, #d709c6
- Split-complementary: #095fd7, #8109d7
- Tetradic: #09d781, #1a09d7, #d7095f

## Colors that go with #c6d709

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 #c6d709: 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), Lido (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#lido), Disney (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/disney-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Cornflower Blue** #6495ed [harmony, pool: split] — Cornflower Blue is a split-complement of #c6d709: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. 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 #c6d709 in 8 real palettes, including Wise's brand system and Lay's's brand system, as the accent. Seen in: Wise (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wise-com), Lay's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lays-com), Tabloid (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#tabloid), Tequila Sunrise (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#tequila-sunrise). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Deep Sky Blue** #00bfff [harmony, pool: triadic] — Deep Sky Blue completes a triad with #c6d709 — three hues spaced evenly round the wheel, the classic way to get energy into a palette without a clash. Seen in: Prime Video (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/primevideo-com), Salesforce (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/salesforce-com), Blueprint (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/technical#blueprint). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/deepskyblue
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #c6d709: 7 real palettes, including Ikea's brand system and LEGO's brand system, as the accent. Seen in: Ikea (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ikea-com), LEGO (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lego-com), Wikipedia (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wikipedia-org), Walmart (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/walmart-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Dodger Blue** #1e90ff [pool] — Designers have shipped Dodger Blue with #c6d709: 4 real palettes, including Miro's brand system and Star Wars's brand system, as the accent. Seen in: Miro (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/miro-com), Star Wars (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/starwars-com), Google (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/google-com), Heatwave (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#heatwave). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/dodgerblue
- **Orange Red** #ff4500 [pool] — Orange Red is paired with #c6d709 in 4 real palettes, including Streetwear and Google's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Streetwear (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#streetwear), Google (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/google-com), Electric Lime (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#electric-lime), Heatwave (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#heatwave). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/orangered
- **Red** #ff0000 [pool] — Red is paired with #c6d709 in 6 real palettes, including Wise's brand system and Paddle's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Wise (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wise-com), Paddle (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/paddle-com), Phantom: The money app that'll take you placesLogo PhantomLogo PhantomLogo Phantom (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/phantom-com), Wired (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wired-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/red

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

- On white (#ffffff): 1.6:1 — AA fail, AA-large fail, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #717a05 (4.68:1); AA: background → #575757 (4.52:1); AAA: text → #565d04 (7.09:1); AAA: background → #3b3b3b (7:1)
- On black (#000000): 13.13:1 — 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/c6d709-b8bea2-4e88df-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: "#c6d709" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.