# #d8889e

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

## Values

- Hex: `#d8889e`
- RGB: rgb(216, 136, 158)
- HSL: hsl(344, 51%, 69%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.716 0.101 2.1)
- Relative luminance: 0.3468
- Nearest named color: Foxy Pink (#db95ab, Δ 3.257) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/foxy-pink
- Moods: warm
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/d8889e

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #dc93a7, #e09fb0, #e4aaba, #e7b6c3, #ebc1cc, #eec9d3, #f1d5dc, #f5e0e6, #f9ecef, #fdf7f9
- Shades (toward black): #d1718a, #c85674, #c13e61, #a63654, #8e2e48, #74253a, #5c1e2f, #411521, #2a0e15, #0f0508

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #88d8c3
- Analogous: #d888c5, #d89a88
- Triadic: #9dd888, #889dd8
- Split-complementary: #88d89a, #88c5d8
- Tetradic: #c5d888, #88d8c3, #9a88d8

## Colors that go with #d8889e

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: split] — Cadet Blue is a split-complement of #d8889e: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. 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), Paper & Pine (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#paper-and-pine). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cadetblue
- **Charcoal** #36454f [role, pool] — Charcoal is the body-text near-black for #d8889e: 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), Mercury (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mercury-com), Canopy (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#canopy), Lido (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#lido). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Light Sea Green** #20b2aa [harmony, pool: complementary] — Light Sea Green sits directly opposite #d8889e on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. Seen in: Lido (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#lido), Netlify (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/netlify-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/lightseagreen
- **Burlywood** #deb887 [pool] — Burlywood is paired with #d8889e in 4 real palettes, including Polaroid and Chalkboard, as the accent. Seen in: Polaroid (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#polaroid), Chalkboard (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#chalkboard), Kiln (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#kiln), Coffee Bar (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#coffee-bar). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/burlywood
- **Copper** #b87333 [pool] — Designers have shipped Copper with #d8889e: 4 real palettes, including Riverbed and Bakery, as the accent. Seen in: Riverbed (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#riverbed), Bakery (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#bakery), Bramble (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#bramble), Clean Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#clean-beauty). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/copper
- **Eggplant** #614051 [pool] — Eggplant shows up next to #d8889e in 4 real palettes, including Blush and Golden Hour, as the accent. Seen in: Blush (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#blush), Golden Hour (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#golden-hour), Bramble (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#bramble), Sepia Mono (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#sepia-mono). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/eggplant
- **Midnight Blue** #191970 [pool] — 5 real palettes, including Casper Sleep's brand system and Lavender Haze put Midnight Blue beside #d8889e, as the accent. Seen in: Casper Sleep (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/casper-com), Lavender Haze (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#lavender-haze), Tide Pool (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#tide-pool), Railway (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/railway-app). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/midnightblue
- **Powder Blue** #b0e0e6 [pool] — Designers have shipped Powder Blue with #d8889e: 4 real palettes, including Nursery and Macaron, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Nursery (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#nursery), Macaron (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#macaron), Stone (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/neutral#stone), Crypto.com (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/crypto-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/powderblue

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

- On white (#ffffff): 2.65:1 — AA fail, AA-large fail, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #c44a6b (4.63:1); AA: background → #363636 (4.57:1); AAA: text → #9a324e (7.14:1); AAA: background → #121212 (7.08:1)
- On black (#000000): 7.94:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA pass

## 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/d8889e-c49ca2-62cb7c-2d221f-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: "#d8889e" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.