# #2a829d

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

## Values

- Hex: `#2a829d`
- RGB: rgb(42, 130, 157)
- HSL: hsl(194, 58%, 39%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.567 0.091 222.5)
- Relative luminance: 0.1889
- Nearest named color: Ahoy! Blue (#0082a1, Δ 1.425) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/ahoy-blue
- Moods: cool, modern
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/2a829d

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #3096b5, #3aa9cb, #52b3d1, #6abed7, #82c8de, #96d1e3, #aedcea, #c7e6f0, #dff1f6, #f7fbfd
- Shades (toward black): #277891, #226b81, #1f6175, #1b5365, #184959, #133c49, #10323c, #0c252c, #091b20, #040d10

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #9d452a
- Analogous: #2a9d7e, #2a499d
- Triadic: #9d2a82, #829d2a
- Split-complementary: #9d2a49, #9d7e2a
- Tetradic: #7e2a9d, #9d452a, #499d2a

## Colors that go with #2a829d

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 #2a829d: softer than #000 and cool enough to feel like part of the same palette. Seen in: Beach Hut (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#beach-hut), Auth0 (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/auth0-com), Campus (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/friendly#campus), N26 (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/n26-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Copper** #b87333 [harmony, pool: split] — Copper is a split-complement of #2a829d: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. Seen in: Riverbed (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#riverbed), Wellness (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#wellness), Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Notion (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/notion). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/copper
- **Crimson** #dc143c [harmony, pool: split] — Crimson is a split-complement of #2a829d: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. Seen in: Retro Pop (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#retro-pop), Redfin (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/redfin-com), Wendy's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wendys-com), NASCAR (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/nascar-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Rust** #b7410e [harmony, pool: complementary] — Rust sits directly opposite #2a829d 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), Noir Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#noir-beauty). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/rust
- **Amber** #ffbf00 [pool] — Amber is paired with #2a829d in 7 real palettes, including Beach Hut and Lemon Squeezy's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Beach Hut (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#beach-hut), Lemon Squeezy (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lemonsqueezy-com), Wired (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wired-com), McDonald's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mcdonalds-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/amber
- **Cobalt Blue** #0047ab [pool] — Designers have shipped Cobalt Blue with #2a829d: 6 real palettes, including Glacier and Hershey's's brand system, as the accent. Seen in: Glacier (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#glacier), Hershey's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/hersheys-com), Fintech Trust (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#fintech-trust), General Mills (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/generalmills-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cobalt
- **Deep Sky Blue** #00bfff [pool] — Designers have shipped Deep Sky Blue with #2a829d: 5 real palettes, including Deep Water and Telegram's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Deep Water (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#deep-water), Telegram (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/telegram-org), Astro (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/astro-build), Venmo (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/venmo-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/deepskyblue
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #2a829d: 18 real palettes, including Discover's brand system and Capital One's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Discover (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/discover-com), Capital One (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/capitalone-com), Campus (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/friendly#campus), Linkedin (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/linkedin-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim

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

- On white (#ffffff): 4.39:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #297f99 (4.58:1); AA: background → #0a0a0a (4.5:1); AAA: text → #1e5d71 (7.34:1)
- On black (#000000): 4.78:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #34a4c5 (7.26:1)

## 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/2a829d-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: "#2a829d" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.