Congress Blue

#054293

About Congress Blue

Congress Blue, represented by the hex code #054293, is a deep, saturated shade of blue often associated with professionalism, authority, and trust. It is a color that evokes feelings of stability and confidence, making it a popular choice for corporate branding and governmental institutions. The color is composed of a low red value (5), a moderate green value (66), and a high blue value (147), which contributes to its cool and calming nature. Congress Blue can be effectively used in various design contexts, ranging from web design to interior decoration, to convey a sense of reliability and sophistication. Its depth allows it to pair well with both light and dark accents, making it a versatile choice for creating visually appealing and balanced designs.

The color #054293, also known as Congress Blue, presents some accessibility considerations for web developers. Due to its dark nature, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast with text or other elements placed on top of it. A light-colored text (white or light gray) generally works best to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for contrast ratios, aiming for a minimum ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When using this color for interactive elements like buttons or links, hover and focus states should be clearly distinguishable, perhaps through changes in brightness, color, or the addition of an underline. It is also advisable to provide alternative styling options for users who may have visual impairments or color vision deficiencies to ensure that the information conveyed is accessible to everyone, which involves avoiding relying solely on color to convey important information.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
5 66 147
RGB5 66 147
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
214.23deg 93.42% 29.8%
214.2393.4229.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
214.23deg 1.96% 42.35%
214.231.9642.35HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#054293
rgb5 66 147
hsl214.23deg 93.42% 29.8%
cmyk96.6% 55.1% 0% 42.35%
hwb214.23deg 1.96% 42.35%
xyz-d650.07 0.06 0.28
oklch0.3975 0.1454 258.57
oklab0.3975 -0.03 -0.14
CMYK
96.6% 55.1% 0% 42.35%
96.655.1042.35CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.07 0.06 0.28
0.070.060.28XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3975 0.1454 258.57
0.39750.1454258.57LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3975 -0.03 -0.14
0.3975-0.03-0.14LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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