Mediumblue colour (#0000CD)
Mediumblue is medium a blue with hex code #0000CD, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 0, 0, 205; in HSL 240°, 100%, 40%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Mediumblue colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Mediumblue in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #0000CD |
| RGB | rgb(0, 0, 205) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.000, 0.000, 0.804 |
| HSL | hsl(240, 100%, 40%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 100%, 100%, 0%, 20% |
| CSS | color: mediumblue; |
Shades and tints of Mediumblue
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#ccccff | #9999ff | #6666ff | #3333ff | #0000ff | #0000cc | #000099 | #000066 | #000033 |
Colours that go with Mediumblue
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #cccc00 | |
| Triadic | #cc0000 | #00cc00 |
| Analogous | #6600cc | #0066cc |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| blue | #0000ff | close |
| darkblue | #00008b | close |
| navy | #000080 | close |
| midnightblue | #191970 | noticeably different |
| indigo | #4b0082 | noticeably different |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Mediumblue against white is 11.16:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 1.88:1 (fails). Use Mediumblue for text on white backgrounds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Mediumblue?
#0000CD.
What is Mediumblue in RGB?
rgb(0, 0, 205).
What colour is complementary to Mediumblue?
#cccc00, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.