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#37617B color code is #37617B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #37617b.

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#37617B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #37617B is 0.1079. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.65:1 against white and 3.16:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#37617B on white6.65:1AA
The quick brown fox
#37617B on black3.16:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #37617B6.65:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #37617B3.16:1AA Large

#37617B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #37617B?+
The hex code for #37617B is #37617B. In RGB it's rgb(55, 97, 123), and in HSL it's hsl(203, 38%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #37617B?+
#37617B in RGB is (55, 97, 123). Written in CSS: rgb(55, 97, 123).
What is the CMYK value of #37617B?+
#37617B converts to CMYK(55%, 21%, 0%, 52%) for print. Hex equivalent is #37617B.
Is #37617b a warm or cool color?+
#37617B (#37617B) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 203° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #37617b belong to?+
#37617B belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 203°, 38%, 35% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #37617b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#37617B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.65:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #37617b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #37617B (#37617B) is 7685 C Steel Navy, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #37617B in design

Practical guidance for using #37617b (#37617B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #37617B (#37617B) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #37617b text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #37617B (#37617B) 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

#37617B 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

#37617B 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.