Congress Blue

#043E94

General Information about Congress Blue

The color #043E94, also known as Congress Blue, is a dark and saturated shade of blue. It is part of the blue color family and evokes feelings of trust, stability, and professionalism. In color psychology, blue is often associated with reliability, intelligence, and calmness. Congress Blue is particularly suitable for applications where a sense of authority and trustworthiness is desired. It's a popular choice for corporate branding, government websites, and financial institutions. The hex code #043E94 represents the RGB values of red: 4, green: 62, and blue: 148. The CMYK values are cyan: 97, magenta: 58, yellow: 0, and black: 42.

The hex color #043E94, also known as Congress Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, especially when used as a background color for text. Due to its dark hue, it requires a very light foreground color to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for contrast ratio. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal-sized text and 3:1 for large text. Insufficient contrast can make content difficult to read for users with visual impairments. When using this color, ensure that the lightness of the text is appropriately adjusted. Testing with accessibility tools is recommended to verify sufficient contrast. Consider also that color perception varies and provide alternative cues, such as underlines or icons, to convey information and ensure usability for all users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
4 62 148
RGB4 62 148
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
215.83deg 94.74% 29.8%
215.8394.7429.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
215.83deg 1.57% 41.96%
215.831.5741.96HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#043E94
rgb4 62 148
hsl215.83deg 94.74% 29.8%
cmyk97.3% 58.11% 0% 41.96%
hwb215.83deg 1.57% 41.96%
xyz-d650.07 0.06 0.29
oklch0.3894 0.1521 259.82
oklab0.3894 -0.03 -0.15
CMYK
97.3% 58.11% 0% 41.96%
97.358.11041.96CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.07 0.06 0.29
0.070.060.29XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3894 0.1521 259.82
0.38940.1521259.82LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3894 -0.03 -0.15
0.3894-0.03-0.15LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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