# Glow in the Dark (#befdb7)

A named color — vivid, light, clean. Deterministic analysis from BrandSweets (no inference).

## Values

- Hex: `#befdb7`
- RGB: rgb(190, 253, 183)
- HSL: hsl(114, 95%, 85%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.934 0.113 142.1)
- Relative luminance: 0.8462
- Name: Glow in the Dark (`glow-in-the-dark`, source: list)
- Moods: vivid, light, clean
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/glow-in-the-dark

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #c0fdb9, #c9fdc3, #cefec8, #d2fecd, #dbfed7, #e0fedc, #e4fee1, #e9fee6, #f2fff0, #f6fff5
- Shades (toward black): #98fc8d, #74fb65, #50fa3d, #2cf915, #1ce006, #16b305, #118b04, #0c6303, #073c02, #021401

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #f6b4fd
- Analogous: #e0fdb4, #b4fdd1
- Triadic: #b4bcfd, #fdb4bc
- Split-complementary: #d1b4fd, #fdb4e0
- Tetradic: #b4e0fd, #f6b4fd, #fdd1b4

## Colors that go with Glow in the Dark

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 Glow in the Dark: 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), Sweetgreen (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/sweetgreen-com), Frost & Ember (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#frost-and-ember). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Deep Sky Blue** #00bfff [harmony, pool: triadic] — Deep Sky Blue completes a triad with Glow in the Dark — three hues spaced evenly round the wheel, the classic way to get energy into a palette without a clash. Seen in: Astro (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/astro-build), Deep Water (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#deep-water), Prime Video (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/primevideo-com), Cursor (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/cursor-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/deepskyblue
- **Violet** #ee82ee [harmony, pool: complementary] — Violet sits directly opposite Glow in the Dark on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. Seen in: Gumroad (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/gumroad-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/violet
- **Amber** #ffbf00 [pool] — Amber is paired with Glow in the Dark in 6 real palettes, including Trailhead and Ember, as the accent. Seen in: Trailhead (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#trailhead), Ember (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#ember), Gumroad (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/gumroad-com), Maple (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#maple). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/amber
- **Burlywood** #deb887 [pool] — Burlywood is paired with Glow in the Dark in 4 real palettes, including Chalkboard and Coffee Bar, as the lead colour. Seen in: Chalkboard (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#chalkboard), Coffee Bar (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#coffee-bar), Kiln (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#kiln), Polaroid (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#polaroid). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/burlywood
- **Cadet Blue** #5f9ea0 [pool] — Designers have shipped Cadet Blue with Glow in the Dark: 4 real palettes, including Estate and Clean Beauty, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Estate (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#estate), Clean Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#clean-beauty), Paper & Pine (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#paper-and-pine), Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cadetblue
- **Copper** #b87333 [pool] — Designers have shipped Copper with Glow in the Dark: 9 real palettes, including Clay & Linen and Bakery, as the lead colour. Seen in: Clay & Linen (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#clay-and-linen), Bakery (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#bakery), Riverbed (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#riverbed), Bramble (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#bramble). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/copper
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with Glow in the Dark in 6 real palettes, including Wise's brand system and Frost & Ember, as the accent. Seen in: Wise (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wise-com), Frost & Ember (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#frost-and-ember), Lay's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lays-com), Retro Pop (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#retro-pop). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson

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

- On white (#ffffff): 1.17:1 — AA fail, AA-large fail, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #118603 (4.73:1); AA: background → #6b6b6b (4.55:1); AAA: text → #0d6803 (7:1); AAA: background → #4d4d4d (7.21:1)
- On black (#000000): 17.92:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA pass

## Fonts for this mood

- clean: https://brandsweets.com/fonts/mood/clean

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/befdb7-a2bea2-8a4edf-1f2d24-eef1e9?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: "#befdb7" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.