Medium Blue hex code
The hex code for medium blue is #0000CD. In RGB that is rgb(0, 0, 205) and in HSL it is hsl(240, 100%, 40%).
The hex code for medium blue is #0000CD. In RGB that is rgb(0, 0, 205) and in HSL it is hsl(240, 100%, 40%).
Medium Blue · #0000CD
Colour codes
- HEX
- #0000CD
- RGB
- rgb(0, 0, 205)
- HSL
- hsl(240, 100%, 40%)
- CMYK
- 100, 100, 0, 20
- CSS name
- mediumblue
- Contrast on white
- 11.16:1
- Contrast on black
- 1.88:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #3333d7
40% lighter · #6666e1
60% lighter · #9999eb
80% lighter · #ccccf5
20% darker · #0000a4
40% darker · #00007b
60% darker · #000052
80% darker · #000029
Complementary colour
Medium Blue · #0000CD
Opposite on the colour wheel · #cccc00
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for medium blue?
The hex code for medium blue is #0000CD. In RGB that is rgb(0, 0, 205) and in HSL it is hsl(240, 100%, 40%).
Can I use medium blue for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 11.16:1 on white and 1.88:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a white background.
What colour goes with medium blue?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #CCCC00. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of medium blue instead.
Is medium blue a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword mediumblue, so color: mediumblue and color: #0000CD render exactly the same.