MediumBlue — #0000CD HEX Color

#0000CDrgb(0, 0, 205)

About MediumBlue

MediumBlue (#0000CD) is a cool, mid, vivid blue tone with a hue of 240°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 40%. It works well for corporate and professional UI and conveys a calm feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 11.16:1, while on black it reaches 1.88:1 — so prefer white text when using #0000CD as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#0000CD

RGBrgb(0, 0, 205)

HSLhsl(240°, 100%, 40%)

CMYKcmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 20%)

CIELABLab(25, 67.2, -91.5)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

11.16:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

1.88:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #0000CD as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #0000CD;

color: #0000CD;

border: 2px solid #0000CD;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0000CD, #cdcd00);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #0000cd;
  --color-primary-rgb: 0, 0, 205;
  --color-primary-hsl: 240, 100%, 40%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #0000CD?

Color #0000CD is commonly known as MediumBlue. It is a cool, mid, vivid blue tone.

Is #0000CD a warm or cool color?

MediumBlue (#0000CD) is a cool color. With a hue of 240°, it falls in the blue family.

What colors go well with #0000CD?

Colors that pair well with MediumBlue (#0000CD) include its complementary color (#CDCD00), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous blue tones for harmonious palettes.