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#25639D color code is #25639D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #25639d.

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#25639D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #25639D is 0.1175. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.27:1 against white and 3.35:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#25639D on white6.27:1AA
The quick brown fox
#25639D on black3.35:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #25639D6.27:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #25639D3.35:1AA Large

#25639D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #25639D?+
The hex code for #25639D is #25639D. In RGB it's rgb(37, 99, 157), and in HSL it's hsl(209, 62%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #25639D?+
#25639D in RGB is (37, 99, 157). Written in CSS: rgb(37, 99, 157).
What is the CMYK value of #25639D?+
#25639D converts to CMYK(76%, 37%, 0%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #25639D.
Is #25639d a warm or cool color?+
#25639D (#25639D) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 209° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #25639d belong to?+
#25639D belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 209°, 62%, 38% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #25639d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#25639D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.27:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #25639d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #25639D (#25639D) is 7694 C Steel Blue Deep, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #25639D in design

Practical guidance for using #25639d (#25639D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #25639D (#25639D) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #25639d text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #25639D (#25639D) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#25639D 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

#25639D 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.