# #c9738d

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

## Values

- Hex: `#c9738d`
- RGB: rgb(201, 115, 141)
- HSL: hsl(342, 44%, 62%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.658 0.112 1.2)
- Relative luminance: 0.266
- Nearest named color: Devilish Diva (#ce7790, Δ 1.374) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/devilish-diva
- Moods: warm
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/c9738d

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #ce8299, #d38da2, #d89cae, #dda7b7, #e2b6c3, #e8c4cf, #eccfd8, #f2dee4, #f6e9ed, #fcf8f9
- Shades (toward black): #c05d7b, #b84769, #a5405f, #8f3852, #792f45, #632739, #4d1e2c, #3b1722, #250e15, #0f0608

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #73c9af
- Analogous: #c973b8, #c98573
- Triadic: #8dc973, #738dc9
- Split-complementary: #73c985, #73b8c9
- Tetradic: #b8c973, #73c9af, #8573c9

## Colors that go with #c9738d

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 #c9738d on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. Seen in: Alpine (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#alpine), Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Clean Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#clean-beauty). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cadetblue
- **Charcoal** #36454f [role, pool] — Charcoal is the body-text near-black for #c9738d: its slight blue cast keeps type crisp beside a warm colour where pure #000 looks heavy. Seen in: Beach Hut (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#beach-hut), Harbour (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#harbour), Lido (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#lido). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Royal Blue** #4169e1 [pool] — Royal Blue is paired with #c9738d in 4 real palettes, including Zed's brand system and Roblox's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Zed (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/zed-dev), Roblox (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/roblox-com), OktaOkta on YoutubeOkta on XOkta on LinkedIn (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/okta-com), Ubisoft (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ubisoft-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/royalblue
- **Taupe** #483c32 [pool] — Taupe is paired with #c9738d in 22 real palettes, including Blush and Zed's brand system, as the text colour against it. Seen in: Blush (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#blush), Zed (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/zed-dev), Resort (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#resort), Polaroid (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#polaroid). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/taupe
- **Medium Sea Green** #3cb371 [harmony, pool: split] — Medium Sea Green is a split-complement of #c9738d: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. Seen in: Terminal (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/technical#terminal), Sourcegraph (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/sourcegraph-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/mediumseagreen
- **Copper** #b87333 [pool] — Designers have shipped Copper with #c9738d: 3 real palettes, including Wellness and Atelier, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Wellness (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#wellness), Atelier (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/elegant#atelier), Riverbed (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#riverbed). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/copper
- **Dodger Blue** #1e90ff [pool] — Designers have shipped Dodger Blue with #c9738d: 3 real palettes, including Spline's brand system and Notion's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Spline (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/spline-design), Notion (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/notion), Studio Grey (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#studio-grey). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/dodgerblue
- **Eggplant** #614051 [pool] — Eggplant shows up next to #c9738d in 3 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). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/eggplant

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

- On white (#ffffff): 3.32:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #bc5272 (4.58:1); AA: background → #262626 (4.55:1); AAA: text → #933954 (7.11:1)
- On black (#000000): 6.32:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #cd7e96 (7.02:1)

## 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/c9738d-c49ca3-62cb79-2d211f-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: "#c9738d" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.