Codes & values
- Color Name
Medium Blue - Color ID
KDF-C-00000205 - HEX
#0000CD - RGB
rgb(0, 0, 205) - RGBA
rgba(0, 0, 205, 1) - HSL
hsl(240, 100%, 40%) - HSLA
hsla(240, 100%, 40%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(240, 100%, 80%) - CMYK
cmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 20%) - Light / Dark
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Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Medium Blue?
- #0000CD
- What is Medium Blue RGB?
- rgb(0, 0, 205)
- What is Medium Blue HSL?
- hsl(240, 100%, 40%)
- What is Medium Blue CMYK?
- cmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 20%)
What is Medium Blue?
Medium Blue is a curated blue family color at #0000CD. It appears in our library with tags for web, design, ui and matches the CSS named color keyword. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: cool — calmer, often used for tech, healthcare, and finance trust..
Medium Blue HEX code
The HEX code for Medium Blue is #0000CD. Paste it into CSS as color: #0000CD; or background-color: #0000CD;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (0000cd).
Medium Blue RGB
Medium Blue in RGB is rgb(0, 0, 205) (channels R 0, G 0, B 205). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(0, 0, 205, 1).
Medium Blue HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(240, 100%, 40%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(240, 100%, 80%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Medium Blue CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Medium Blue is cmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 20%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Medium Blue
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #0000AB, #000089, #000067, #000044, #000022. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Medium Blue
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #2B2BD5, #5555DE, #8080E6, #AAAAEE, #D5D5F7. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Medium Blue
Complementary pairing: #0000CD, #CDCD00. Analogous neighbors: #0066CD, #0000CD, #6600CD. Triadic accents: #0000CD, #CD0000, #00CD00. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Medium Blue color combinations
A practical combo: primary #0000CD, complementary accent #CDCD00, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #0000CD, #CD6700, #67CD00.
Medium Blue in web design
Blue remains the default trust color for SaaS, finance, and health UI. Royal and navy blues anchor headers; sky blues soften backgrounds and links.
Medium Blue in branding
Brand blues communicate reliability. Royal blue and navy remain corporate staples; electric blue reads more startup. Contrast vs white is 11.16:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text); vs black 1.88:1.
Medium Blue as a neon accent
Medium Blue reads neon/electric. Prefer dark backgrounds, use sparingly for logos and nightlife creatives, and verify contrast for any overlaid text.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Medium Blue?
- Medium Blue: #0000CD.
- What is Medium Blue RGB?
- Medium Blue: rgb(0, 0, 205).
- What is Medium Blue HSL?
- Medium Blue: hsl(240, 100%, 40%).
- What is Medium Blue CMYK?
- Medium Blue: cmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 20%).
- What colors go with Medium Blue?
- Try complementary #0000CD, #CDCD00 or analogous #0066CD, #0000CD, #6600CD.
- Is Medium Blue good for text on white?
- Yes — contrast 11.16:1 meets WCAG AA for normal text.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 11.16:1 (AA body text pass). Contrast vs black: 1.88:1. Complementary swatch: #0000CD, #CDCD00.
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