#37AFA9 Hex Color
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#37afa9 is a cool, moderately muted teal with green undertones and mid-lightness that feels fresh without appearing loud. Its clear cyan character brings sophistication and clarity to healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or warm sand. Black text reaches about 7.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #37afa9.
Questions about #37afa9
What is #37afa9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #37afa9 is rgb(55, 175, 169), in HSL hsl(177, 52%, 45%) and in CMYK 69%, 0%, 3%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #37afa9 in a palette?
#37afa9 pairs especially well with navy for depth and warm sand or terracotta for a warmer counterpoint, while soft off-white backgrounds preserve its clean, airy feel in brand systems and interface layouts.
Is #37afa9 warm or cool?
#37afa9 reads as a cool teal because its cyan-green hue leans blue, creating a fresh, clear character that feels composed rather than vivid or tropical, especially when used across large surfaces or small accents.
Is #37afa9 readable on white or black?
#37afa9 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.86:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.