Color swatch image showing #36748B with RGB(54,116,139) values
Color swatch image showing #36748B with RGB(54,116,139) values

#36748B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #36748B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#36748B Color Information

#36748B RGB value is (54, 116, 139). The hex color red value is 54, green is 116, and blue is 139. Its HSL format shows a hue of 196°, saturation of 44 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 61 percent, 17 percent, 0 percent, 45 percent.

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#36748B Color Meaning

Color #36748B represents composed vitality, emotional clarity, and thoughtful energy. #36748B medium-dark blue-green shade encourages calm decision-making and mental resilience. Color #36748B psychologically aids focus, relaxation, and balanced creativity, making #36748B suitable for professional and contemplative spaces. In Western culture, color #36748B symbolizes sophistication, trust, and introspection. Eastern symbolism links #36748B to wisdom, protection, and growth. Fengshui employs #36748B to harmonize water and wood energies, supporting both flow and grounded stability in homes and offices. Spiritually, color #36748B resonates with the Throat Chakra, enhancing clear communication, self-expression, and reflective insight. Artists and designers use #36748B for balanced palettes, accentuating both neutral and vibrant tones. Its medium-dark saturation conveys confidence and composure without heaviness.

Color Conversion

Convert #36748B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#36748B
RGB
rgb(54, 116, 139)
HSL
hsl(196°, 44%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(61%, 17%, 0%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(196°, 61%, 55%)
XYZ
12.4269 15.1391 26.6933
Yxy
15.1391 0.2290 0.2790
Hunter Lab
38.9090 -0.7099 -1.1709
CIE-Lab
45.8242 -12.7108 -18.5796

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red54 / 255 (21%)
21%
Green116 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue139 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#36748B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#36748B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #36748B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#36748B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #36748B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#36748B

protanopia

#515185

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #36748B;

Text Color

color: #36748B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #36748B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #36748B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #36748B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #36748B 0%, #214754 100%);

#36748B Color FAQs

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