#0000CD Hex Code
Color Name: Medium Blue
What is hex #0000CD Color?
The color name of hex code #0000CD is Medium Blue. The RGB values are (0, 0, 205) which means it is composed of
0% red, 0% green and 100% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:100 M:100 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #0000CD has a hue of 240°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #0000CD Color Codes
| Color Name | Medium Blue |
| RGB Values | (0, 0, 205) |
| CMYK Values | (100%, 100%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (240°, 100%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #0000CC |
| Inverse Color | #FFFF32 [Daffodil] |
| Closest Pantone® | Blue 072 C |
| Closest RAL | 5002 [Ultramarine blue] |
| Complementary Color | #CDCD00 [Bitter Lemon] |
| #0000CD Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #444444 |
| Desaturated | #676767 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #171717 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #0F0F0F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #424242 |
Hex #0000CD Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #0000CD is #CDCD00 which is called Bitter Lemon. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #0000CD color is offered by #CDCD00. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #0000CD are #6700CD and #0067CD, called French Violet and True Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #0000CD with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #0000CD are #CD6700 (Tenné (Tawny)) and #67CD00 (Alien Armpit). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#0000CD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CD0000 (Boston University Red) and #00CD00 (Electric Green) along with #0000CD, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #0000CD has #CD0000 (Boston University Red), #CDCD00 (Bitter Lemon) and #00CDCD (Robin Egg Blue). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #0000CD contains #CD0067 (Royal Red), #CDCD00 (Bitter Lemon) and #00CD67 (Malachite). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #0000CD Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #0000CD rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 0000CD Color
Tints
3333D7- 4D4DDC
- 6666E1
- 8080E6
- 9999EB
- B3B3F0
- CCCCF5
- E6E6FA
Tones
- 1A1ABE
- 2626B6
- 3333AE
- 4040A7
- 4D4D9F
- 5A5A97
- 66668F
- 737388
Shades
- 0000A4
- 000090
- 00007B
- 000067
- 000052
- 00003E
- 000029
- 000015
#0000CD Color Patterns
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#0000CD Gingham Checks
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#0000CD Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#0000CD Polka Dots Pattern
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#0000CD Honeycomb Pattern
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#0000CD Leaves Pattern
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#0000CD Houndstooth Pattern
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#0000CD Trellis Pattern
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#0000CD Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
