What is the hex code for Medium Blue?

The hex code for Medium Blue is #0000CD. In RGB that is rgb(0, 0, 205), and in HSL it is hsl(240, 100%, 40%).

What RGB values make Medium Blue?

Medium Blue is 0 red, 0 green, and 205 blue, written as rgb(0, 0, 205).

Medium Blue scores 11.16:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.

Yes. You can write color: mediumblue directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #0000CD.

#0000CD

Medium Blue is a blue tone at #0000CD. It sits at 240 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 40% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Medium Blue with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#CCCCF5

Tint 60%

#9999EB

Tint 40%

#6666E1

Tint 20%

#3333D7

Base

#0000CD

Shade 20%

#0000A4

Shade 40%

#00007B

Shade 60%

#000052

Shade 80%

#000029

On white

Sample text

11.16:1

Passes AAA for body text

On black

Sample text

1.88:1

Fails WCAG for text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Medium Blue?: The hex code for Medium Blue is #0000CD. In RGB that is rgb(0, 0, 205), and in HSL it is hsl(240, 100%, 40%).
What RGB values make Medium Blue?: Medium Blue is 0 red, 0 green, and 205 blue, written as rgb(0, 0, 205).
Is Medium Blue readable as text on a white background?: Medium Blue scores 11.16:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.
Is Medium Blue a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: mediumblue directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #0000CD.