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Medium Blue#0000CD

Medium Blue color code is #0000CD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with medium blue.

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Medium Blue Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Medium Blue is 0.0441. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 11.16:1 against white and 1.88:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Medium Blue on white11.16:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Medium Blue on black1.88:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on Medium Blue11.16:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on Medium Blue1.88:1Fail

Medium Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Medium Blue?+
The hex code for Medium Blue is #0000CD. In RGB it's rgb(0, 0, 205), and in HSL it's hsl(240, 100%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of Medium Blue?+
Medium Blue in RGB is (0, 0, 205). Written in CSS: rgb(0, 0, 205).
What is the CMYK value of Medium Blue?+
Medium Blue converts to CMYK(100%, 100%, 0%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #0000CD.
Is medium blue a warm or cool color?+
Medium Blue (#0000CD) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 240° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does medium blue belong to?+
Medium Blue belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 240°, 100%, 40% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is medium blue accessible for body text on a white background?+
Medium Blue on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 11.16:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for medium blue?+
The nearest Pantone match for Medium Blue (#0000CD) is 3340 C Deep Indigo, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Medium Blue in design

Practical guidance for using medium blue (#0000CD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use Medium Blue (#0000CD) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 11.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing medium blue text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Medium Blue (#0000CD) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Medium Blue flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

Medium Blue works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.