# #cdcf4a

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

## Values

- Hex: `#cdcf4a`
- RGB: rgb(205, 207, 74)
- HSL: hsl(61, 58%, 55%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.829 0.152 110.1)
- Relative luminance: 0.581
- Nearest named color: Bitter Lemon (#d2db32, Δ 3.875) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/bitter-lemon
- Moods: neutral
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/cdcf4a

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #d1d35a, #d7d86e, #dbdd7e, #e0e18e, #e5e6a2, #eaebb2, #eeefc3, #f3f3d3, #f8f9e7, #fdfdf7
- Shades (toward black): #c7c936, #b3b530, #9fa12b, #8b8d25, #777920, #60611a, #4c4d14, #38380f, #24240a, #101004

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #4c4acf
- Analogous: #cf8e4a, #8acf4a
- Triadic: #4acdcf, #cf4acd
- Split-complementary: #4a8acf, #8e4acf
- Tetradic: #4acf8e, #4c4acf, #cf4a8a

## Colors that go with #cdcf4a

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 #cdcf4a: 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 #cdcf4a: 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 #cdcf4a 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 #cdcf4a: 5 real palettes, including NBA's brand system and Ahrefs's brand system, as the accent. Seen in: NBA (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/nba-com), Ahrefs (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ahrefs-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 #cdcf4a in 7 real palettes, including Diner and Tabloid, as the lead colour. Seen in: Diner (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#diner), Tabloid (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#tabloid), McDonald's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mcdonalds-com), Wells Fargo (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wellsfargo-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #cdcf4a: 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), McDonald's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mcdonalds-com), Warner Bros. (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/warnerbros-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Dodger Blue** #1e90ff [pool] — Designers have shipped Dodger Blue with #cdcf4a: 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
- **Hunter Green** #355e3b [pool] — Hunter Green is paired with #cdcf4a in 4 real palettes, including Trailhead and Fireside, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Trailhead (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#trailhead), Fireside (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#fireside), Canopy (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#canopy), Desert Road (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#desert-road). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/hunter-green

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

- On white (#ffffff): 1.66:1 — AA fail, AA-large fail, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #777920 (4.63:1); AA: background → #545454 (4.55:1); AAA: text → #585918 (7.35:1); AAA: background → #383838 (7.05:1)
- On black (#000000): 12.62:1 — 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/cdcf4a-babea2-4e92df-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: "#cdcf4a" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.