# #c86a73

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

## Values

- Hex: `#c86a73`
- RGB: rgb(200, 106, 115)
- HSL: hsl(354, 46%, 60%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.635 0.119 15)
- Relative luminance: 0.2383
- Nearest named color: Rose Gold (#b76e79, Δ 3.05) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/rose-gold
- Moods: warm
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/c86a73

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #cd7981, #d3888f, #d7939a, #dda2a8, #e2b1b6, #e8c0c4, #edcfd2, #f1dadc, #f7e9ea, #fcf8f8
- Shades (toward black): #c0545f, #b6434f, #a03b45, #8d343d, #772c34, #61242a, #4e1d22, #381518, #250e10, #0f0606

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #6ac8bf
- Analogous: #c86aa2, #c8906a
- Triadic: #73c86a, #6a73c8
- Split-complementary: #6ac890, #6aa2c8
- Tetradic: #a2c86a, #6ac8bf, #906ac8

## Colors that go with #c86a73

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 #c86a73 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), Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Alpine (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#alpine), Diner (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#diner). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cadetblue
- **Charcoal** #36454f [role, pool] — Charcoal is the body-text near-black for #c86a73: its slight blue cast keeps type crisp beside a warm colour where pure #000 looks heavy. Seen in: Harbour (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#harbour), Frost & Ember (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#frost-and-ember), Lido (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#lido), Beach Hut (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#beach-hut). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Amber** #ffbf00 [pool] — Amber is paired with #c86a73 in 6 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 #c86a73 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 #c86a73: 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 #c86a73: 7 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), Opensea (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/opensea-io). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/dodgerblue
- **Eggplant** #614051 [pool] — Eggplant shows up next to #c86a73 in 4 real palettes, including Blush and Golden Hour, as the accent. Seen in: Blush (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#blush), Golden Hour (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#golden-hour), Sepia Mono (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#sepia-mono), Bramble (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#bramble). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/eggplant
- **Firebrick** #b22222 [pool] — Designers have shipped Firebrick with #c86a73: 4 real palettes, including Ember and Newsprint, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Ember (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#ember), Newsprint (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#newsprint), Maple (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#maple), Chipotle (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/chipotle-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/firebrick

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

- On white (#ffffff): 3.64:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #be505b (4.68:1); AA: background → #1f1f1f (4.53:1); AAA: text → #993842 (7:1)
- On black (#000000): 5.77:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #d08088 (7.13:1)

## 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/c86a73-c49d9c-62cb8e-2d241f-f1e9ee?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: "#c86a73" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.