Congress Blue

#034995

General Information about Congress Blue

The hex color #034995, also known as Congress Blue, is a dark shade of blue that exudes a sense of authority, sophistication, and stability. It is composed of 1.18% red, 28.63% green, and 58.43% blue. In the RGB color model, it is represented as (3, 73, 149). This color falls within the blue color family, known for its association with trust, peace, and intelligence. It is commonly used in corporate branding, government agencies, and educational institutions to convey a sense of reliability and professionalism. The color's depth and richness make it a versatile choice for various design applications, from web interfaces to print materials.

The color #034995, a deep shade of blue, presents both opportunities and challenges for accessibility in web design. Its high darkness value provides excellent contrast against light backgrounds, making it suitable for text and interface elements where readability is paramount. However, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast when pairing it with other colors, particularly lighter blues, greens, or yellows, to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards. Using contrast checking tools is highly recommended to verify that the color combinations meet the minimum contrast ratios for different levels of compliance. Additionally, avoid using this color as the sole indicator for interactive elements; always provide additional cues like underlines for links or icons for buttons to cater to users with color vision deficiencies. Thoughtful consideration of color pairings and the inclusion of redundant visual cues will enhance the accessibility of designs incorporating this color.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
3 73 149
RGB3 73 149
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
211.23deg 96.05% 29.8%
211.2396.0529.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
211.23deg 1.18% 41.57%
211.231.1841.57HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#034995
rgb3 73 149
hsl211.23deg 96.05% 29.8%
cmyk97.99% 51.01% 0% 41.57%
hwb211.23deg 1.18% 41.57%
xyz-d650.08 0.07 0.29
oklch0.4148 0.1396 256.1
oklab0.4148 -0.03 -0.14
CMYK
97.99% 51.01% 0% 41.57%
97.9951.01041.57CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.08 0.07 0.29
0.080.070.29XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4148 0.1396 256.1
0.41480.1396256.1LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4148 -0.03 -0.14
0.4148-0.03-0.14LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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Applications

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