#1F37AE Hex Color
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The hex code #1f37ae is a dark, saturated blue with a cool, slightly violet undertone. Its strong chroma gives interfaces and branding a controlled, dependable feel, while the low lightness adds seriousness and depth. Use it as a dominant background or pair it with burgundy for contrast. White text reaches about 9.5:1, supporting readable body text. See other shades of blue.
Questions about #1f37ae
What is #1f37ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f37ae is rgb(31, 55, 174), in HSL hsl(230, 70%, 40%) and in CMYK 82%, 68%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #1f37ae?
The cool, saturated blue of #1f37ae pairs well with burgundy, whose warm red depth adds contrast without making the palette feel casual, especially in formal branding, finance layouts, and dark interface accents.
Is #1f37ae readable on white or black?
#1f37ae has a 9.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.