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#1E37A9 color code is #1E37A9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #1e37a9.

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#1E37A9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #1E37A9 is 0.0587. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 9.66:1 against white and 2.17:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#1E37A9 on white9.66:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#1E37A9 on black2.17:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #1E37A99.66:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #1E37A92.17:1Fail

#1E37A9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #1E37A9?+
The hex code for #1E37A9 is #1E37A9. In RGB it's rgb(30, 55, 169), and in HSL it's hsl(229, 70%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #1E37A9?+
#1E37A9 in RGB is (30, 55, 169). Written in CSS: rgb(30, 55, 169).
What is the CMYK value of #1E37A9?+
#1E37A9 converts to CMYK(82%, 67%, 0%, 34%) for print. Hex equivalent is #1E37A9.
Is #1e37a9 a warm or cool color?+
#1E37A9 (#1E37A9) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 229° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #1e37a9 belong to?+
#1E37A9 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 229°, 70%, 39% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #1e37a9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#1E37A9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 9.66:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #1e37a9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #1E37A9 (#1E37A9) is 3326 C Deep Bluebell, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #1E37A9 in design

Practical guidance for using #1e37a9 (#1E37A9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #1E37A9 (#1E37A9) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 9.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #1e37a9 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #1E37A9 (#1E37A9) 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

#1E37A9 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

#1E37A9 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.

Brands that use #1E37A9

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #1e37a9 (#1E37A9). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Samsung#1428A0 · Samsung Blue