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#1237BF color code is #1237BF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #1237bf.

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#1237BF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #1237BF is 0.0662. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 9.03:1 against white and 2.32:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#1237BF on white9.03:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#1237BF on black2.32:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #1237BF9.03:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #1237BF2.32:1Fail

#1237BF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #1237BF?+
The hex code for #1237BF is #1237BF. In RGB it's rgb(18, 55, 191), and in HSL it's hsl(227, 83%, 41%).
What is the RGB value of #1237BF?+
#1237BF in RGB is (18, 55, 191). Written in CSS: rgb(18, 55, 191).
What is the CMYK value of #1237BF?+
#1237BF converts to CMYK(91%, 71%, 0%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #1237BF.
Is #1237bf a warm or cool color?+
#1237BF (#1237BF) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 227° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #1237bf belong to?+
#1237BF belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 227°, 83%, 41% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #1237bf accessible for body text on a white background?+
#1237BF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 9.03:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #1237bf?+
The nearest Pantone match for #1237BF (#1237BF) is 3326 C Deep Bluebell, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #1237BF in design

Practical guidance for using #1237bf (#1237BF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #1237BF (#1237BF) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 9.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #1237bf text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #1237BF (#1237BF) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#1237BF flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#1237BF works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.