# #2e757f

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

## Values

- Hex: `#2e757f`
- RGB: rgb(46, 117, 127)
- HSL: hsl(187, 47%, 34%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.522 0.071 208)
- Relative luminance: 0.1484
- Nearest named color: Calypso (#3d7188, Δ 2.525) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/calypso
- Moods: cool, modern
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/2e757f

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #368b96, #40a3b0, #4fb2bf, #69bec9, #80c8d1, #96d1d9, #b0dde3, #c7e7eb, #e1f2f4, #f8fcfc
- Shades (toward black): #2a6c74, #266169, #22575e, #1e4c52, #1a4247, #16383c, #122d31, #0e2325, #09181a, #050e0f

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #7f372e
- Analogous: #2e7f60, #2e4d7f
- Triadic: #7f2e76, #767f2e
- Split-complementary: #7f2e4d, #7f602e
- Tetradic: #602e7f, #7f372e, #4d7f2e

## Colors that go with #2e757f

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 #2e757f: 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), Campus (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/friendly#campus). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Rust** #b7410e [harmony, pool: complementary] — Rust sits directly opposite #2e757f 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 #2e757f in 4 real palettes, including Lemon Squeezy's brand system and Beach Hut, as the lead colour. Seen in: Lemon Squeezy (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/lemonsqueezy-com), Beach Hut (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#beach-hut), McDonald's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mcdonalds-com), Wired (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wired-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/amber
- **Cobalt Blue** #0047ab [pool] — Designers have shipped Cobalt Blue with #2e757f: 6 real palettes, including Fintech Trust and Ink & Paper, as the lead colour. Seen in: Fintech Trust (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#fintech-trust), Ink & Paper (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/minimal#ink-and-paper), Glacier (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#glacier), Intel (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/intel-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cobalt
- **Copper** #b87333 [pool] — Designers have shipped Copper with #2e757f: 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), Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Clay & Linen (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/warm#clay-and-linen). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/copper
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #2e757f in 12 real palettes, including Gemstone and Redfin's brand system, as the accent. 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
- **Deep Sky Blue** #00bfff [pool] — Designers have shipped Deep Sky Blue with #2e757f: 5 real palettes, including Deep Water and Warp's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Deep Water (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#deep-water), Warp (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/warp-dev), Venmo (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/venmo-com), Astro (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/astro-build). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/deepskyblue
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #2e757f: 16 real palettes, including The New York Times's brand system and Campus, as the supporting colour. Seen in: The New York Times (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/nytimes-com), Campus (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/friendly#campus), Discover (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/discover-com), Linkedin (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/linkedin-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim

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

- On white (#ffffff): 5.29:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #266169 (7.01:1)
- On black (#000000): 3.97:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #32808b (4.6:1); AA: background → #ededed (4.52:1); AAA: text → #40a3b0 (7.08:1)

## Brands using this color

- **Gusto** — secondary #1e7676 (Δ 1.96) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/gusto-com

## 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/2e757f-a2b8be-df4e83-1f262d-e9f1ee?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: "#2e757f" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.
