# #cc5c7e

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

## Values

- Hex: `#cc5c7e`
- RGB: rgb(204, 92, 126)
- HSL: hsl(342, 52%, 58%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.622 0.146 3.2)
- Relative luminance: 0.22
- Nearest named color: Blush d’Amour (#de5d83, Δ 3.442) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/blush-damour
- Moods: warm
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/cc5c7e

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #d06c8a, #d57b96, #da8ba3, #df9aaf, #e4aabb, #e9b9c8, #eec9d4, #f3d8e0, #f8e8ed, #fdf7f9
- Shades (toward black): #c5496e, #b63a5f, #a33355, #8c2c49, #78263f, #652035, #4e1828, #3a121e, #230b12, #100508

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #5cccaa
- Analogous: #cc5cb5, #cc725c
- Triadic: #7ecc5c, #5c7ecc
- Split-complementary: #5ccc72, #5cb5cc
- Tetradic: #b5cc5c, #5cccaa, #725ccc

## Colors that go with #cc5c7e

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 #cc5c7e on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. Seen in: Diner (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#diner), Clean Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#clean-beauty), Alpine (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#alpine), Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cadetblue
- **Charcoal** #36454f [role, pool] — Charcoal is the body-text near-black for #cc5c7e: 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), Codecademy (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/codecademy-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #cc5c7e in 6 real palettes, including Snyk's brand system and Redfin's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Snyk (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/snyk-io), Redfin (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/redfin-com), Wise (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wise-com), Target : Expect More. Pay Less. (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/target-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #cc5c7e: 9 real palettes, including Chase's brand system and Postman's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Chase (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/chase-com), Postman (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/postman-com), Costco (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/costco-com), Ulta Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ulta-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Midnight Blue** #191970 [pool] — 5 real palettes, including Casper Sleep's brand system and Marvel's brand system put Midnight Blue beside #cc5c7e, as the accent. Seen in: Casper Sleep (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/casper-com), Marvel (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/marvel-com), Lavender Haze (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#lavender-haze), Monzo (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/monzo-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/midnightblue
- **Mustard Yellow** #ffdb58 [pool] — 5 real palettes, including Diner and Crayon Box put Mustard Yellow beside #cc5c7e, as the accent. Seen in: Diner (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#diner), Crayon Box (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#crayon-box), Lido (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#lido), Lay's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lays-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/mustard
- **Royal Blue** #4169e1 [pool] — Royal Blue is paired with #cc5c7e in 7 real palettes, including Zed's brand system and Ubisoft's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Zed (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/zed-dev), Ubisoft (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ubisoft-com), Roblox (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/roblox-com), Chase (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/chase-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/royalblue
- **Sea Green** #2e8b57 [harmony, pool: split] — Sea Green is a split-complement of #cc5c7e: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. Seen in: Wellness (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#wellness), Coinbase (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/coinbase), Five Guys (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/fiveguys-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/seagreen

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

- On white (#ffffff): 3.89:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #c5496e (4.61:1); AA: background → #171717 (4.61:1); AAA: text → #9b3151 (7.11:1)
- On black (#000000): 5.4:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #d57b96 (7.1:1)

## 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/cc5c7e-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: "#cc5c7e" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.