# #6256cd

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

## Values

- Hex: `#6256cd`
- RGB: rgb(98, 86, 205)
- HSL: hsl(246, 54%, 57%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.53 0.178 283.1)
- Relative luminance: 0.1366
- Nearest named color: slateblue (#6a5acd, Δ 1.662) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/slateblue
- Moods: cool, modern
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/6256cd

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #7166d1, #7f76d6, #8e85db, #9c95df, #afa9e5, #bdb8ea, #ccc8ef, #dad8f3, #e9e7f8, #f8f7fd
- Shades (toward black): #5043c7, #4336b5, #3b30a1, #342a8d, #2d247a, #241d62, #1d174f, #16123b, #0d0b23, #060510

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #c1cd56
- Analogous: #5686cd, #9d56cd
- Triadic: #cd6256, #56cd62
- Split-complementary: #cd9d56, #86cd56
- Tetradic: #cd5686, #c1cd56, #56cd9d

## Colors that go with #6256cd

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 #6256cd: softer than #000 and cool enough to feel like part of the same palette. Seen in: Hinge (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/hinge-co), Jack Daniel's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/jackdaniels-com), Starlink (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/starlink-com), UEFA (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/uefa-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Sea Green** #2e8b57 [harmony, pool: split] — Sea Green is a split-complement of #6256cd: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. Seen in: 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), Subaru (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/subaru-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/seagreen
- **Amber** #ffbf00 [pool] — Amber is paired with #6256cd in 6 real palettes, including Warner Bros.'s brand system and Wikipedia's brand system, as the accent. Seen in: Warner Bros. (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/warnerbros-com), Wikipedia (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wikipedia-org), Mastodon hosted on mastodon.social (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mastodon-social), NBA (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/nba-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/amber
- **Blue** #0000ff [pool] — 11 real palettes, including Pixar's brand system and Signal's brand system put Blue beside #6256cd, as the accent. Seen in: Pixar (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/pixar-com), Signal (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/signal-org), Headspace (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/headspace-com), BBC (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/bbc-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/blue
- **Cobalt Blue** #0047ab [pool] — Designers have shipped Cobalt Blue with #6256cd: 13 real palettes, including Unilever's brand system and Warbyparker's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Unilever (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/unilever-com), Warbyparker (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/warbyparker-com), Nokia (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/nokia-com), Carrefour (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/carrefour-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cobalt
- **Cornflower Blue** #6495ed [pool] — Designers have shipped Cornflower Blue with #6256cd: 7 real palettes, including Coca-Cola's brand system and Mastodon hosted on mastodon.social's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Coca-Cola (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/coca-cola-com), Mastodon hosted on mastodon.social (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mastodon-social), NBA (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/nba-com), Roblox (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/roblox-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cornflowerblue
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #6256cd in 18 real palettes, including Marvel's brand system and Netflix's brand system, as the accent. Seen in: Marvel (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/marvel-com), Netflix (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/netflix), Ulta Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/ulta-com), Pizza Hut (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/pizzahut-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Deep Sky Blue** #00bfff [pool] — Designers have shipped Deep Sky Blue with #6256cd: 6 real palettes, including Calm's brand system and Kraken's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Calm (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/calm-com), Kraken (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/kraken-com), Astro (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/astro-build), Venmo (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/venmo-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/deepskyblue

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

- On white (#ffffff): 5.63:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #5043c7 (7.07:1)
- On black (#000000): 3.73:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #7166d1 (4.52:1); AA: background → #e6e6e6 (4.51:1); AAA: text → #958ddd (7.13:1)

## 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/6256cd-a59cc4-dfa74e-271f2d-e9ecf1?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: "#6256cd" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.