#37709B Hex Color
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A muted, medium-dark blue with cool steel and faint teal undertones, #37709b feels dependable without looking severe. Its controlled saturation suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding, especially as a supporting color beside off-white or warm gray. White text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, making this hex code suitable for accessible body text and UI labels.
Questions about #37709b
What is #37709b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #37709b is rgb(55, 112, 155), in HSL hsl(206, 48%, 41%) and in CMYK 65%, 28%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #37709b?
#37709b pairs well with off-white, warm gray, and charcoal for restrained contrast, while muted orange or terracotta can add warmth without overwhelming its cool steel-blue base in balanced interface palettes. Use lighter neutrals for backgrounds and reserve stronger accents for calls to action.
Does #37709b work with white text?
#37709b works well with white text, reaching about a 5.3:1 contrast ratio that generally meets WCAG AA for normal body text when the text is rendered directly against the color. Recheck the final font size, weight, and surrounding colors in your interface.
Does #37709b read as warm or cool?
#37709b reads as a cool, medium-dark blue because its steel base carries a faint teal undertone, giving it a calm, dependable feel rather than the warmth of purple-leaning or red-leaning blues.
Is #37709b readable on white or black?
#37709b has a 5.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.95:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.