# #cdcd13

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

## Values

- Hex: `#cdcd13`
- RGB: rgb(205, 205, 19)
- HSL: hsl(60, 83%, 44%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.821 0.176 109.7)
- Relative luminance: 0.5669
- Nearest named color: Bitter Lemon (#d2db32, Δ 3.67) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/bitter-lemon
- Moods: vivid
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/cdcd13

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #e5e515, #ebeb2d, #eeee44, #f0f060, #f2f278, #f5f58f, #f7f7ab, #f9f9c2, #fcfcde, #fefef6
- Shades (toward black): #bbbb11, #a8a810, #95950e, #83830c, #70700a, #5d5d09, #4b4b07, #383805, #252503, #131302

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #1313cd
- Analogous: #cd7013, #70cd13
- Triadic: #13cdcd, #cd13cd
- Split-complementary: #1370cd, #7013cd
- Tetradic: #13cd70, #1313cd, #cd1370

## Colors that go with #cdcd13

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

- **Charcoal** #36454f [role, pool] — Charcoal is the body-text near-black for #cdcd13: its slight blue cast keeps type crisp beside a warm colour where pure #000 looks heavy. Seen in: Coastal (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#coastal), Disney (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/disney-com), Lido (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#lido), Beach Hut (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#beach-hut). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Deep Sky Blue** #00bfff [harmony, pool: split] — Deep Sky Blue is a split-complement of #cdcd13: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. Seen in: Salesforce (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/salesforce-com), Blueprint (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/technical#blueprint), Prime Video (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/primevideo-com), Mistral AI (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mistral-ai). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/deepskyblue
- **Lilac** #c8a2c8 [harmony, pool: complementary] — Lilac sits directly opposite #cdcd13 on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. Seen in: Phantom: The money app that'll take you placesLogo PhantomLogo PhantomLogo Phantom (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/phantom-com), Midnight Luxe (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#midnight-luxe). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/lilac
- **Cornflower Blue** #6495ed [pool] — Designers have shipped Cornflower Blue with #cdcd13: 5 real palettes, including Ahrefs's brand system and NBA's brand system, as the accent. Seen in: Ahrefs (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ahrefs-com), NBA (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/nba-com), Blueprint (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/technical#blueprint), Mastodon hosted on mastodon.social (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mastodon-social). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cornflowerblue
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #cdcd13 in 7 real palettes, including Tabloid and Lay's's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Tabloid (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#tabloid), Lay's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lays-com), Diner (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#diner), McDonald's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mcdonalds-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #cdcd13: 9 real palettes, including Wikipedia's brand system and Walmart's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Wikipedia (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wikipedia-org), Walmart (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/walmart-com), Warner Bros. (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/warnerbros-com), LEGO (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lego-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Dodger Blue** #1e90ff [pool] — Designers have shipped Dodger Blue with #cdcd13: 5 real palettes, including Google's brand system and Miro's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Google (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/google-com), Miro (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/miro-com), Star Wars (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/starwars-com), Heatwave (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#heatwave). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/dodgerblue
- **Orange Red** #ff4500 [pool] — Orange Red is paired with #cdcd13 in 4 real palettes, including Google's brand system and Heatwave, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Google (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/google-com), Heatwave (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#heatwave), Streetwear (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#streetwear), Brex (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/brex-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/orangered

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

- On white (#ffffff): 1.7:1 — AA fail, AA-large fail, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #79790b (4.61:1); AA: background → #525252 (4.59:1); AAA: text → #595908 (7.35:1); AAA: background → #363636 (7.1:1)
- On black (#000000): 12.34:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA pass

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/cdcd13-bbbea2-4e94df-272d1f-f1ede9?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: "#cdcd13" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.