# #2c7776

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

## Values

- Hex: `#2c7776`
- RGB: rgb(44, 119, 118)
- HSL: hsl(179, 46%, 32%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.523 0.073 193.9)
- Relative luminance: 0.1504
- Nearest named color: Green Sleeves (#39766c, Δ 1.652) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/green-sleeves
- Moods: neutral
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/2c7776

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #369190, #3ea8a6, #4cbdbb, #63c5c4, #7dcfcd, #97d8d7, #ade1e0, #c7eaea, #ddf3f2, #f8fcfc
- Shades (toward black): #286c6b, #246160, #215958, #1d4e4d, #194342, #153837, #112d2c, #0e2525, #0a1a1a, #060f0f

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #772c2d
- Analogous: #2c7750, #2c5377
- Triadic: #762c77, #77762c
- Split-complementary: #772c53, #77502c
- Tetradic: #502c77, #772c2d, #53772c

## Colors that go with #2c7776

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 #2c7776: softer than #000 and cool enough to feel like part of the same palette. Seen in: Gusto (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/gusto-com), N26 (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/n26-com), Stanley (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/stanley1913-com), Canopy (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#canopy). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Crimson** #dc143c [harmony, pool: complementary] — Crimson sits directly opposite #2c7776 on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. Seen in: Gemstone (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/vivid#gemstone), Redfin (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/redfin-com), Retro Pop (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#retro-pop), Wendy's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wendys-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Amber** #ffbf00 [pool] — Amber is paired with #2c7776 in 4 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), McDonald's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mcdonalds-com), Wired (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wired-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/amber
- **Blue** #0000ff [pool] — 4 real palettes, including Warp's brand system and Kia's brand system put Blue beside #2c7776, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Warp (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/warp-dev), Kia (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/kia-com), Rolex (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/rolex-com), Activision (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/activision-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/blue
- **Cobalt Blue** #0047ab [pool] — Designers have shipped Cobalt Blue with #2c7776: 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
- **Copper** #b87333 [pool] — Designers have shipped Copper with #2c7776: 5 real palettes, including Riverbed and Desert Road, as the accent. Seen in: Riverbed (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/muted#riverbed), Desert Road (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#desert-road), Clay & Linen (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#clay-and-linen), Wellness (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#wellness). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/copper
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #2c7776: 12 real palettes, including Intel's brand system and Jack Daniel's's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: 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), Paramount+ (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/paramountplus-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Firebrick** #b22222 [pool] — Designers have shipped Firebrick with #2c7776: 5 real palettes, including Wendy's's brand system and Fireside, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Wendy's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wendys-com), Fireside (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#fireside), Newsprint (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/editorial#newsprint), AT&T (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/att-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/firebrick

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

- On white (#ffffff): 5.24:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #246160 (7.11:1)
- On black (#000000): 4.01:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #308281 (4.64:1); AA: background → #f0f0f0 (4.6:1); AAA: text → #3da4a2 (7.03:1)

## Brands using this color

- **Gusto** — secondary #1e7676 (Δ 0.936) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/gusto-com

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/2c7776-a2bbbe-d45996-1f272d-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: "#2c7776" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.