# #7886bf

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

## Values

- Hex: `#7886bf`
- RGB: rgb(120, 134, 191)
- HSL: hsl(228, 36%, 61%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.632 0.088 273.1)
- Relative luminance: 0.248
- Nearest named color: Galactic Gossamer (#7f8cb8, Δ 2.469) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/galactic-gossamer
- Moods: cool, modern
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/7886bf

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #8692c6, #909ccb, #9ea8d1, #acb5d8, #bac1de, #c4cae3, #d2d7ea, #e0e3f0, #eaecf5, #f8f9fc
- Shades (toward black): #6373b6, #5264ad, #485899, #3e4c84, #364272, #2c365e, #222a49, #181e34, #101423, #07080e

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #bfb178
- Analogous: #78aabf, #8d78bf
- Triadic: #bf7886, #86bf78
- Split-complementary: #bf8d78, #aabf78
- Tetradic: #bf78aa, #bfb178, #78bf8d

## Colors that go with #7886bf

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 #7886bf: softer than #000 and cool enough to feel like part of the same palette. Seen in: Plaid (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/plaid-com), Dusty Blue (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusty-blue), Bloomberg (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/bloomberg-com), Hermès (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/hermes-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Copper** #b87333 [harmony, pool: complementary] — Copper sits directly opposite #7886bf on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. Seen in: Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Notion (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/notion), Atelier (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/elegant#atelier). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/copper
- **Amber** #ffbf00 [pool] — Amber is paired with #7886bf in 9 real palettes, including Beach Hut and Blueprint, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Beach Hut (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#beach-hut), Blueprint (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/technical#blueprint), Mastodon hosted on mastodon.social (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/mastodon-social), Google (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/google-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/amber
- **Cobalt Blue** #0047ab [pool] — Designers have shipped Cobalt Blue with #7886bf: 5 real palettes, including Hershey's's brand system and Blue Mono, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Hershey's (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/hersheys-com), Blue Mono (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#blue-mono), Glacier (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#glacier), Fintech Trust (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#fintech-trust). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/cobalt
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #7886bf in 4 real palettes, including Marvel's brand system and Retro Pop, as the accent. Seen in: Marvel (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/marvel-com), Retro Pop (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/playful#retro-pop), NASCAR (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/nascar-com), 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 #7886bf: 8 real palettes, including Telegram's brand system and Blueprint, as the lead colour. Seen in: Telegram (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/telegram-org), Blueprint (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/technical#blueprint), Astro (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/astro-build), Patreon (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/patreon-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/deepskyblue
- **Denim** #1560bd [pool] — Designers have shipped Denim with #7886bf: 17 real palettes, including Dusk and Gopro's brand system, as the lead colour. Seen in: Dusk (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusk), Gopro (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/gopro-com), Campus (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/friendly#campus), Open House (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/clean#open-house). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/denim
- **Goldenrod** #daa520 [pool] — Goldenrod shows up next to #7886bf in 5 real palettes, including Ledger Dark and Noir Beauty, as the lead colour. Seen in: Ledger Dark (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#ledger-dark), Noir Beauty (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#noir-beauty), Open House (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/clean#open-house), Chevrolet (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/chevrolet-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/goldenrod

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

- On white (#ffffff): 3.52:1 — AA fail, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #6373b6 (4.51:1); AA: background → #212121 (4.57:1); AAA: text → #455492 (7.15:1)
- On black (#000000): 5.96:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA fail. Fix: AAA: text → #8996c8 (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/7886bf-9c9fc4-df7c4e-231f2d-e9eff1?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: "#7886bf" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.
