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#37247A color code is #37247A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #37247a.

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#37247A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #37247A is 0.0348. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 12.38:1 against white and 1.70:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#37247A on white12.38:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#37247A on black1.70:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #37247A12.38:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #37247A1.70:1Fail

#37247A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #37247A?+
The hex code for #37247A is #37247A. In RGB it's rgb(55, 36, 122), and in HSL it's hsl(253, 54%, 31%).
What is the RGB value of #37247A?+
#37247A in RGB is (55, 36, 122). Written in CSS: rgb(55, 36, 122).
What is the CMYK value of #37247A?+
#37247A converts to CMYK(55%, 70%, 0%, 52%) for print. Hex equivalent is #37247A.
Is #37247a a warm or cool color?+
#37247A (#37247A) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 253° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #37247a belong to?+
#37247A belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 253°, 54%, 31% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #37247a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#37247A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 12.38:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #37247a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #37247A (#37247A) is 3355 C Dark Navy, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #37247A in design

Practical guidance for using #37247a (#37247A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #37247A (#37247A) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 12.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #37247a text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #37247A (#37247A) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple 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

#37247A 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

#37247A 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.