# #236a80

A color — cool, modern. Deterministic analysis from BrandSweets (no inference).

## Values

- Hex: `#236a80`
- RGB: rgb(35, 106, 128)
- HSL: hsl(194, 57%, 32%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.491 0.077 222.5)
- Relative luminance: 0.1222
- Nearest named color: Chill of the Night (#256d8d, Δ 2.14) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/chill-of-the-night
- Moods: cool, modern
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/236a80

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #2b829c, #3196b4, #3faaca, #57b4d1, #73c1d9, #8fcde0, #a7d8e7, #c3e4ef, #dbeff5, #f7fbfd
- Shades (toward black): #206074, #1d5668, #1a5060, #174654, #143c48, #10323c, #0d2830, #0b2128, #08171c, #040d10

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #803923
- Analogous: #238067, #233c80
- Triadic: #80236a, #6a8023
- Split-complementary: #80233c, #806723
- Tetradic: #672380, #803923, #3c8023

## Colors that go with #236a80

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 text near-black for #236a80: softer than #000 and cool enough to feel like part of the same palette. Seen in: Gusto (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/gusto-com), Pampers (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/pampers-com), Harbour (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#harbour), Amazon (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/amazon-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Crimson** #dc143c [harmony, pool: split] — Crimson is a split-complement of #236a80: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. Seen in: Gemstone (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#gemstone), Wendy's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wendys-com), Redfin (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/redfin-com), Retro Pop (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#retro-pop). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Denim** #1560bd [harmony, pool: analogous] — Denim is #236a80's neighbour on the wheel, so the two read as one family — use it for hover states, gradients and secondary surfaces. Seen in: The New York Times (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/nytimes-com), Dutch Bros (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/dutchbros-com), HP (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/hp-com), Linkedin (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/linkedin-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Rust** #b7410e [harmony, pool: complementary] — Rust sits directly opposite #236a80 on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. Seen in: Magazine Ochre (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#magazine-ochre), Gallery (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#gallery). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/rust
- **Amber** #ffbf00 [pool] — Amber is paired with #236a80 in 5 real palettes, including Lemon Squeezy's brand system and McDonald's's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Lemon Squeezy (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lemonsqueezy-com), McDonald's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mcdonalds-com), Beach Hut (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#beach-hut), Wired (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wired-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/amber
- **Blue** #0000ff [pool] — 6 real palettes, including Activision's brand system and Tesco's brand system put Blue beside #236a80, as the accent. Seen in: Activision (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/activision-com), Tesco (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/tesco-com), Warp (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/warp-dev), CVS (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/cvs-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/blue
- **Cobalt Blue** #0047ab [pool] — Designers have shipped Cobalt Blue with #236a80: 6 real palettes, including Fintech Trust and Glacier, as the lead colour. Seen in: Fintech Trust (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#fintech-trust), Glacier (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#glacier), Ink & Paper (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#ink-and-paper), Hershey's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/hersheys-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cobalt
- **Copper** #b87333 [pool] — Designers have shipped Copper with #236a80: 4 real palettes, including Dusk and Desert Road, as the accent. Seen in: Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Desert Road (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#desert-road), Riverbed (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#riverbed), Clay & Linen (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#clay-and-linen). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/copper

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

- On white (#ffffff): 6.1:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #206074 (7.03:1)
- On black (#000000): 3.44:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #2a7e98 (4.54:1); AA: background → #dedede (4.53:1); AAA: text → #36a3c4 (7.19:1)

## Fonts for this mood

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

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/236a80-9cb6c4-df4e72-1f242d-e9f1ef?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: "#236a80" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.