# #26877f

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

## Values

- Hex: `#26877f`
- RGB: rgb(38, 135, 127)
- HSL: hsl(175, 56%, 34%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.567 0.088 186.9)
- Relative luminance: 0.1927
- Nearest named color: Emerald Whispers (#2b8478, Δ 1.154) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/emerald-whispers
- Moods: neutral
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/26877f

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #2d9f96, #35bbb0, #44cabf, #60d2c9, #78d9d1, #90e0d9, #abe7e2, #c3eeeb, #dff6f4, #f7fdfc
- Shades (toward black): #237b74, #1f6f69, #1c635e, #195852, #154c47, #12403c, #0f3431, #0b2825, #081c1a, #04100f

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #87262e
- Analogous: #26874f, #265f87
- Triadic: #7f2687, #877f26
- Split-complementary: #87265f, #874f26
- Tetradic: #4f2687, #87262e, #5f8726

## Colors that go with #26877f

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 #26877f: softer than #000 and cool enough to feel like part of the same palette. Seen in: N26 (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/n26-com), Tide Pool (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#tide-pool), Gusto (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/gusto-com), Asana (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/asana-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Copper** #b87333 [harmony, pool: triadic] — Copper completes a triad with #26877f — three hues spaced evenly round the wheel, the classic way to get energy into a palette without a clash. Seen in: Riverbed (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#riverbed), Wellness (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#wellness), Clean Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#clean-beauty), Clay & Linen (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#clay-and-linen). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/copper
- **Crimson** #dc143c [harmony, pool: complementary] — Crimson sits directly opposite #26877f on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. Seen in: Redfin (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/redfin-com), Gemstone (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#gemstone), Five Guys (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/fiveguys-com), Netflix (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/netflix). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Cobalt Blue** #0047ab [pool] — Designers have shipped Cobalt Blue with #26877f: 5 real palettes, including Intel's brand system and Ink & Paper, as the lead colour. Seen in: Intel (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/intel-com), Ink & Paper (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#ink-and-paper), Fintech Trust (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#fintech-trust), Glacier (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#glacier). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cobalt
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #26877f: 11 real palettes, including Peacock and Intel's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Peacock (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#peacock), Intel (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/intel-com), Jack Daniel's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/jackdaniels-com), Netflix (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/netflix). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Firebrick** #b22222 [pool] — Designers have shipped Firebrick with #26877f: 4 real palettes, including Wendy's's brand system and Newsprint, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Wendy's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wendys-com), Newsprint (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#newsprint), Honda (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/honda-com), AT&T (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/att-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/firebrick
- **Goldenrod** #daa520 [pool] — Goldenrod shows up next to #26877f in 5 real palettes, including Mid-Century and Sapphire & Gold, as the accent. Seen in: Mid-Century (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#mid-century), Sapphire & Gold (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/luxury#sapphire-and-gold), Ledger Dark (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#ledger-dark), Noir Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#noir-beauty). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/goldenrod
- **Midnight Blue** #191970 [pool] — 9 real palettes, including Tide Pool and Paramount+'s brand system put Midnight Blue beside #26877f, as that palette's text colour. Seen in: Tide Pool (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#tide-pool), Paramount+ (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/paramountplus-com), Discover (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/discover-com), Ford (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ford-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/midnightblue

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

- On white (#ffffff): 4.33:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #25837b (4.55:1); AA: background → #0a0a0a (4.58:1); AAA: text → #1c635e (7.01:1)
- On black (#000000): 4.85:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #2fa79d (7.14:1)

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/26877f-a2bdbe-d4599f-1f282d-e9f1ed?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: "#26877f" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.