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#373BBD color code is #373BBD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #373bbd.

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#373BBD Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #373BBD is 0.0761. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.32:1 against white and 2.52:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#373BBD on white8.32:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#373BBD on black2.52:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #373BBD8.32:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #373BBD2.52:1Fail

#373BBD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #373BBD?+
The hex code for #373BBD is #373BBD. In RGB it's rgb(55, 59, 189), and in HSL it's hsl(238, 55%, 48%).
What is the RGB value of #373BBD?+
#373BBD in RGB is (55, 59, 189). Written in CSS: rgb(55, 59, 189).
What is the CMYK value of #373BBD?+
#373BBD converts to CMYK(71%, 69%, 0%, 26%) for print. Hex equivalent is #373BBD.
Is #373bbd a warm or cool color?+
#373BBD (#373BBD) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 238° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #373bbd belong to?+
#373BBD belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 238°, 55%, 48% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #373bbd accessible for body text on a white background?+
#373BBD on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.32:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #373bbd?+
The nearest Pantone match for #373BBD (#373BBD) is 4419 C Delphinium, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #373BBD in design

Practical guidance for using #373bbd (#373BBD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #373BBD (#373BBD) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #373bbd text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #373BBD (#373BBD) 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

#373BBD 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

#373BBD 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.