1. blues
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Medium Blue

Color Medium Blue blue (#0000cd):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Medium Blue blue (#0000cd):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
neutral-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Medium Blue / #0000cd

The HTML HEX code is #0000cd. The corresponding color name is "Medium Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 0%, Green (G): 0%, Blue (B): 205%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 100%, Magenta (M): 100%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 20%. In the HSL color space, #0000cd has a hue of 240°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 40%. The HSV representation is 240° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 80% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 25, a* (green to red) = 67, and b* (blue to yellow) = -92. The XYZ representation is X: 11, Y: 4, Z: 58. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.0916, U (chrominance) = 0.3505, and V (chrominance) = -0.0804.

The decimal value of the color is 205. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #0000CC. Variations of the colour are #3333FF for a 20% lighter version and #000066 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #0000cd, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 1667 Kelvin (1667K).

The approximate wavelength of #0000cd is around 470.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Medium Blue (Hex: #0000cd): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Medium Blue (#0000cd) is a vibrant hue reminiscent of the clear waters in exotic destinations like the Maldives or Bora Bora. This bold color mirrors the deep blue shades found in these tropical paradises, evoking the feelings of tranquility and serenity that come with being surrounded by natures beauty. It can also be compared to the striking blue plumage of birds like the kingfisher or the subtle blues found in delicate wildflowers like forget-me-nots and cornflowers. Medium Blue truly embodies the essence of the natural world, making it a captivating choice for design projects seeking to evoke a sense of calm and elegance.

Tints and Shades of #0000cd HEX color (Medium Blue)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #0000cd, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #BFBFF3
• #8080E6
• #4040DA
• #0000cd
• #00009A
• #000067
• #000033
• #000000

Tones of Medium Blue (#0000cd HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #0000cd, #3333ae is the less saturated color, while #0000cd is the most saturated one.

• #3333ae
• #2626b6
• #1a1abe
• #0d0dc5
• #0000cd
• #333334
• #262627
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #0000cd;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #0000cd; }

.text {color:#0000cd;}

.background {background-color:#0000cd;}

.border {border:1px solid #0000cd;}