# #c8657b

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

## Values

- Hex: `#c8657b`
- RGB: rgb(200, 101, 123)
- HSL: hsl(347, 47%, 59%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.629 0.127 7.4)
- Relative luminance: 0.2302
- Nearest named color: Berrylicious (#d75e6c, Δ 3.264) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/berrylicious
- Moods: warm
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/c8657b

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #cd7488, #d28394, #d892a1, #dda1ae, #e3b0bb, #e7bcc5, #eccbd2, #f1dadf, #f7e9ec, #fcf8f9
- Shades (toward black): #c1536a, #b4415a, #a13a50, #8b3245, #782b3c, #612331, #4f1c27, #38141c, #250e13, #0f0507

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #65c8b2
- Analogous: #c865ac, #c88165
- Triadic: #7bc865, #657bc8
- Split-complementary: #65c881, #65acc8
- Tetradic: #acc865, #65c8b2, #8165c8

## Colors that go with #c8657b

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

- **Cadet Blue** #5f9ea0 [harmony, pool: complementary] — Cadet Blue sits directly opposite #c8657b on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. Seen in: Clean Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#clean-beauty), Alpine (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#alpine), Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Diner (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#diner). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cadetblue
- **Charcoal** #36454f [role, pool] — Charcoal is the body-text near-black for #c8657b: its slight blue cast keeps type crisp beside a warm colour where pure #000 looks heavy. Seen in: Frost & Ember (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#frost-and-ember), Harbour (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#harbour), Lido (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#lido), Beach Hut (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#beach-hut). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Steel Blue** #4682b4 [harmony, pool: triadic] — Steel Blue completes a triad with #c8657b — three hues spaced evenly round the wheel, the classic way to get energy into a palette without a clash. Seen in: Retro Pop (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#retro-pop), Beach Hut (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#beach-hut), Launch Orange (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#launch-orange), Wendy's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wendys-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/steelblue
- **Amber** #ffbf00 [pool] — Amber is paired with #c8657b in 5 real palettes, including Google's brand system and Beach Hut, as the accent. Seen in: Google (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/google-com), Beach Hut (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#beach-hut), Ember (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#ember), Trailhead (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#trailhead). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/amber
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #c8657b in 5 real palettes, including Redfin's brand system and Snyk's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Redfin (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/redfin-com), Snyk (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/snyk-io), Target : Expect More. Pay Less. (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/target-com), Pizza Hut (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/pizzahut-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #c8657b: 7 real palettes, including Dusk and Postman's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Postman (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/postman-com), Target : Expect More. Pay Less. (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/target-com), Etsy (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/etsy-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Dodger Blue** #1e90ff [pool] — Designers have shipped Dodger Blue with #c8657b: 5 real palettes, including Notion's brand system and Google's brand system, as the accent. Seen in: Notion (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/notion), Google (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/google-com), Spline (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/spline-design), Figma (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/figma). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/dodgerblue
- **Gold** #ffd700 [pool] — Gold shows up next to #c8657b in 4 real palettes, including Tequila Sunrise and Tabloid, as the accent. Seen in: Tequila Sunrise (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#tequila-sunrise), Tabloid (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#tabloid), Garnet (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#garnet), Lay's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lays-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/gold

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

- On white (#ffffff): 3.75:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #bf4f67 (4.64:1); AA: background → #1c1c1c (4.55:1); AAA: text → #96364b (7.18:1)
- On black (#000000): 5.6:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #d18091 (7.21:1)

## Fonts for this mood

- warm: https://brandsweets.com/fonts/mood/warm

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/c8657b-c49ca0-62cb82-2d221f-f1e9ef?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: "#c8657b" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.
