# #cd7a7e

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

## Values

- Hex: `#cd7a7e`
- RGB: rgb(205, 122, 126)
- HSL: hsl(357, 45%, 64%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.67 0.104 17.1)
- Relative luminance: 0.284
- Nearest named color: Bite My Tongue (#d47d72, Δ 2.39) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/bite-my-tongue
- Moods: warm
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/cd7a7e

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #d18589, #d69497, #db9fa2, #e0aeb0, #e4b9bb, #e9c4c6, #eed3d4, #f2dedf, #f8eded, #fcf8f8
- Shades (toward black): #c46469, #bc4e53, #aa4146, #94383d, #7e3034, #68272a, #511f21, #3b1618, #250e0f, #0f0606

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #7acdc8
- Analogous: #cd7aa7, #cd9f7a
- Triadic: #7ecd7a, #7a7ecd
- Split-complementary: #7acd9f, #7aa7cd
- Tetradic: #a7cd7a, #7acdc8, #9f7acd

## Colors that go with #cd7a7e

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 #cd7a7e 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), Estate (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#estate). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cadetblue
- **Charcoal** #36454f [role, pool] — Charcoal is the body-text near-black for #cd7a7e: 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), Paper & Pine (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#paper-and-pine). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Amber** #ffbf00 [pool] — Amber is paired with #cd7a7e in 4 real palettes, including Beach Hut and Ember, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Beach Hut (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#beach-hut), Ember (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#ember), Maple (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#maple), Google (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/google-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/amber
- **Burlywood** #deb887 [pool] — Burlywood is paired with #cd7a7e in 4 real palettes, including Polaroid and Kiln, as the accent. Seen in: Polaroid (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#polaroid), Kiln (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#kiln), Coffee Bar (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#coffee-bar), Chalkboard (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#chalkboard). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/burlywood
- **Champagne** #f7e7ce [pool] — 4 real palettes, including Coffee Bar and Darkroom put Champagne beside #cd7a7e, as that palette's text colour. Seen in: Coffee Bar (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#coffee-bar), Darkroom (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#darkroom), Woodsmoke (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#woodsmoke), Midnight Luxe (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#midnight-luxe). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/champagne
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #cd7a7e: 6 real palettes, including Dusk and Target : Expect More. Pay Less.'s brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Target : Expect More. Pay Less. (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/target-com), Guinness (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/guinness-com), Etsy (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/etsy-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Dodger Blue** #1e90ff [pool] — Designers have shipped Dodger Blue with #cd7a7e: 7 real palettes, including Spline's brand system and Opensea's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Spline (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/spline-design), Opensea (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/opensea-io), Notion (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/notion), Studio Grey (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#studio-grey). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/dodgerblue
- **Midnight Blue** #191970 [pool] — 5 real palettes, including Railway's brand system and Sketch's brand system put Midnight Blue beside #cd7a7e, as the lead colour. Seen in: Railway (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/railway-app), Sketch (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/sketch-com), Lavender Haze (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#lavender-haze), Monzo (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/monzo-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/midnightblue

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

- On white (#ffffff): 3.14:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #be555a (4.53:1); AA: background → #2b2b2b (4.5:1); AAA: text → #94383d (7.26:1)
- On black (#000000): 6.68:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #cf8185 (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/cd7a7e-c49f9c-62cb93-2d251f-f1e9ed?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: "#cd7a7e" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.