# #ddef4d

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

## Values

- Hex: `#ddef4d`
- RGB: rgb(221, 239, 77)
- HSL: hsl(67, 84%, 62%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.91 0.18 115.6)
- Relative luminance: 0.7764
- Nearest named color: Buttercup Glow (#f1f458, Δ 3.213) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/buttercup-glow
- Moods: vivid
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/ddef4d

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #e0f15f, #e3f26e, #e6f480, #e9f58e, #edf7a1, #f0f8b4, #f3fac2, #f7fbd5, #fafde3, #fdfef6
- Shades (toward black): #d7ed31, #d2eb14, #bdd312, #a3b710, #8a9b0d, #717f0b, #586309, #434b07, #2a2f04, #111302

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #604def
- Analogous: #efb14d, #8bef4d
- Triadic: #4dddef, #ef4ddd
- Split-complementary: #4d8bef, #b14def
- Tetradic: #4defb1, #604def, #ef4d8b

## Colors that go with #ddef4d

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

- **Plum** #dda0dd [harmony, pool: complementary] — Plum sits directly opposite #ddef4d on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. Seen in: Blossom (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#blossom). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/plum
- **Blue** #0000ff [pool] — 4 real palettes, including Robinhood's brand system and Snapchat's brand system put Blue beside #ddef4d, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Robinhood (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/robinhood-com), Snapchat (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/snapchat-com), Bumble (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/bumble-com), Binance (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/binance-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/blue
- **Charcoal** #36454f [role, pool] — Charcoal is the body-text near-black for #ddef4d: its slight blue cast keeps type crisp beside a warm colour where pure #000 looks heavy. Seen in: Zendesk (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/zendesk-com), Lagoon (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#lagoon), Lido (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#lido). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Cornflower Blue** #6495ed [harmony, pool: split] — Cornflower Blue is a split-complement of #ddef4d: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. 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). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cornflowerblue
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #ddef4d in 8 real palettes, including Ferrari's brand system and Lay's's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Ferrari (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ferrari-com), Lay's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lays-com), Tequila Sunrise (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#tequila-sunrise), Wise (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wise-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Deep Sky Blue** #00bfff [harmony, pool: triadic] — Deep Sky Blue completes a triad with #ddef4d — three hues spaced evenly round the wheel, the classic way to get energy into a palette without a clash. Seen in: Prime Video (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/primevideo-com), Salesforce (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/salesforce-com), Blueprint (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/technical#blueprint). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/deepskyblue
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #ddef4d: 6 real palettes, including Ikea's brand system and FIFA's brand system, as the accent. Seen in: Ikea (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ikea-com), FIFA (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/fifa-com), LEGO (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lego-com), McDonald's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mcdonalds-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Red** #ff0000 [pool] — Red is paired with #ddef4d in 4 real palettes, including Heineken's brand system and Paddle's brand system, as the accent. Seen in: Heineken (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/heineken-com), Paddle (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/paddle-com), Phantom: The money app that'll take you placesLogo PhantomLogo PhantomLogo Phantom (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/phantom-com), Wise (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wise-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/red

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

- On white (#ffffff): 1.27:1 — AA fail, AA-large fail, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #6d7a0b (4.73:1); AA: background → #666666 (4.52:1); AAA: text → #545e08 (7.04:1); AAA: background → #474747 (7.31:1)
- On black (#000000): 16.53:1 — 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/ddef4d-b8bea2-4e83df-262d1f-f1eee9?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: "#ddef4d" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.