Congress Blue

#034D95

General Information about Congress Blue

The hexadecimal color #034D95, also known as Congress Blue, is a dark shade of blue with a strong presence. It is composed of 1.18% red, 29.8% green, and 58.82% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to 3 red, 77 green, and 149 blue. The color has a hue angle of 211.76 degrees, a saturation of 96.15%, and a lightness of 30%. Congress Blue is often associated with feelings of trustworthiness, stability, and intelligence. It is a popular choice for corporate branding, government websites, and academic institutions due to its serious and reliable nature. The color's depth also makes it suitable for creating a sense of authority and professionalism in various visual contexts. This color has a strong impact on viewers.

The color #034D95, also known as Congress Blue, presents some accessibility considerations for web development. Due to its relatively low lightness value, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast when using it for text or interactive elements. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text against its background. When using #034D95 as a background, lighter text colors like white or light grays are advisable to meet these contrast requirements. Tools like accessibility checkers can help verify compliance. It's important to consider users with visual impairments, who may struggle to distinguish between colors with low contrast. Therefore, careful selection of foreground and background colors is essential to create an inclusive and accessible web experience. Incorporating sufficient spacing and clear visual cues can further enhance usability.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
3 77 149
RGB3 77 149
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
209.59deg 96.05% 29.8%
209.5996.0529.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
209.59deg 1.18% 41.57%
209.591.1841.57HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#034D95
rgb3 77 149
hsl209.59deg 96.05% 29.8%
cmyk97.99% 48.32% 0% 41.57%
hwb209.59deg 1.18% 41.57%
xyz-d650.08 0.07 0.29
oklch0.4241 0.1346 254.4
oklab0.4241 -0.04 -0.13
CMYK
97.99% 48.32% 0% 41.57%
97.9948.32041.57CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.08 0.07 0.29
0.080.070.29XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4241 0.1346 254.4
0.42410.1346254.4LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4241 -0.04 -0.13
0.4241-0.04-0.13LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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