# #d35a80

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

## Values

- Hex: `#d35a80`
- RGB: rgb(211, 90, 128)
- HSL: hsl(341, 58%, 59%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.63 0.156 3)
- Relative luminance: 0.2272
- Nearest named color: Blush d’Amour (#de5d83, Δ 2.254) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/blush-damour
- Moods: warm
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/d35a80

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #d76a8d, #dc7a99, #e08aa5, #e49ab2, #e9aabe, #ecb6c7, #f0c7d4, #f4d7e0, #f9e7ec, #fdf7f9
- Shades (toward black): #ce4671, #c13360, #ad2e56, #95284a, #812240, #691c34, #55162a, #3c101e, #280b14, #100408

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #5ad3ad
- Analogous: #d35abd, #d3705a
- Triadic: #80d35a, #5a80d3
- Split-complementary: #5ad370, #5abdd3
- Tetradic: #bdd35a, #5ad3ad, #705ad3

## Colors that go with #d35a80

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 #d35a80 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 #d35a80: 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), Lido (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#lido), Harbour (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#harbour), Audi (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/audi-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Steel Blue** #4682b4 [harmony, pool: triadic] — Steel Blue completes a triad with #d35a80 — three hues spaced evenly round the wheel, the classic way to get energy into a palette without a clash. Seen in: Retro Pop (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#retro-pop), Wendy's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wendys-com), Beach Hut (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#beach-hut), NASCAR (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/nascar-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/steelblue
- **Amber** #ffbf00 [pool] — Amber is paired with #d35a80 in 4 real palettes, including Google's brand system and McDonald's's brand system, as the accent. Seen in: Google (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/google-com), McDonald's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mcdonalds-com), Beach Hut (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#beach-hut), Ember (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#ember). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/amber
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #d35a80 in 7 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 #d35a80: 10 real palettes, including Costco's brand system and Postman's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Costco (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/costco-com), Postman (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/postman-com), Target : Expect More. Pay Less. (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/target-com), Ulta Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ulta-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Gold** #ffd700 [pool] — Gold shows up next to #d35a80 in 5 real palettes, including Tequila Sunrise and Tabloid, as the accent. Seen in: Tequila Sunrise (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#tequila-sunrise), Tabloid (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#tabloid), Lay's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lays-com), Streetwear (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#streetwear). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/gold
- **Midnight Blue** #191970 [pool] — 5 real palettes, including Casper Sleep's brand system and Lavender Haze put Midnight Blue beside #d35a80, as the accent. Seen in: Casper Sleep (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/casper-com), Lavender Haze (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#lavender-haze), Marvel (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/marvel-com), Monzo (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/monzo-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/midnightblue

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

- On white (#ffffff): 3.79:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #cd426e (4.56:1); AA: background → #1a1a1a (4.59:1); AAA: text → #a12b50 (7.05:1)
- On black (#000000): 5.54:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #db7696 (7.04:1)

## 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/d35a80-c49ca4-62cb77-2d211f-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: "#d35a80" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.