Congress Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #104889.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
16, 72, 137 in digital design or CMYK 88%, 47%, 0%, 46% for print applications.
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Congress Blue
#104889
Congress Blue color values
- HEX
- #104889
- RGB
- 16, 72, 137
- HSL
- 212°, 79%, 30%
- CMYK
- 88, 47, 0, 46
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Congress Blue sits at 212° on the color wheel with 79% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 79% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Congress Blue is rendered as rgb(16, 72, 137), where the blue channel is highest at 137, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Congress Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 88C 47M 0Y 46K. With a moderate key (46%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Congress Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #104889;
--brand-primary-rgb: 16, 72, 137;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#104889',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 88%
M: 47%
Y: 0%
K: 46%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(16, 72, 137)
rgba(16, 72, 137, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 212° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #104889?
#104889 is Congress Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 16, 72, 137. It has a hue of 212°, 79%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #104889?
The RGB color code for #104889 is rgb(16, 72, 137). This means it contains 16 red,
72 green, and 137 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Congress Blue a warm or cool color?
Congress Blue (#104889) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #104889 in CSS?
You can use #104889 in CSS with:
background-color: #104889; or color: #104889; or as an RGB value: rgb(16, 72, 137). For print design, use CMYK: 88%, 47%, 0%, 46%.