Color swatch image showing #1034A4 with RGB(16,52,164) values

#1034A4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #1034A4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#1034A4 Color Information

#1034A4 RGB value is (16, 52, 164). The hex color red value is 16, green is 52, and blue is 164. Its HSL format shows a hue of 225°, saturation of 82 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 90 percent, 68 percent, 0 percent, 36 percent.

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#1034A4 Color Meaning

Color #1034A4 channels ancient authority, celestial order, and enduring wisdom. As one of the first synthetic pigments, created over 5,000 years ago, color #1034A4 merges technological ingenuity with spiritual symbolism. Its deep, slightly greenish blue references the night sky and the Nile’s life-giving flow, linking human knowledge to cosmic patterns. Modern spectral analysis even reveals that color #1034A4 emits infrared radiation, a property now studied for biomedical imaging. Psychologically, #1034A4 shade promotes trust and mental focus without the emotional chill of colder blues. In branding, #1034A4 signals legacy, precision, and cross-cultural resonance. Spiritually, color #1034A4 represents the marriage of science and sacredness—where observation meets reverence. Designers use #1034A4 to convey gravitas in data visualization and institutional identity, anchoring messages in historical continuity.

Color Conversion

Convert #1034A4 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#1034A4
RGB
rgb(16, 52, 164)
HSL
hsl(225°, 82%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(90%, 68%, 0%, 36%)
HSV
hsv(225°, 90%, 64%)
XYZ
8.1425 5.2465 35.7055
Yxy
5.2465 0.1659 0.1069
Hunter Lab
22.9052 0.6720 -2.0250
CIE-Lab
27.4257 33.2362 -63.0462

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red16 / 255 (6%)
Green52 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue164 / 255 (64%)
64%

CMYK Values

Cyan90 / 100 (90%)
90%
Magenta68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)36 / 100 (36%)
36%

Color Variations

#1034A4 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#1034A4 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #1034A4 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1034A4 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#1034A4

protanopia

#202089

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1034A4;

Text Color

color: #1034A4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1034A4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1034A440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1034A4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1034A4 0%, #0a2063 100%);

#1034A4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #1034A4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.