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#0000cd is made up of (0, 0, 205) in RGB colorspace and (100.00, 100.00, 0.00, 19.61) in CMYK colorspace. Its decimal value is 205 and the closest web-safe color code to it is #0000cc. White should be used ontop of #0000cd to ensure the best legibility.
Here's a color conversion chart. It contains technical information about the hex color #0000cd. If you're a programmer, view the code snippets section for prepared language syntax.
| hex | #0000cd | luma | #23.17 |
| Websafe hex | #0000cc | Black/white pairing | White |
| rgb | rgb(0, 0, 205) | Adobe RGB | (24.00, 0.00, 198.00) |
| rgb percent (%) | rgb(0%, 0%, 80%) | Closest named color | Medium blue |
| rgba | rgba(0.0, 0.0, 205.0, 1.0) | Hunter-Lab | (20.00, 65.26, -162.07) |
| cmyk | cmyk(100.00, 100.00, 0.00, 19.61) | CIE-L*ab | (23.67, 72.66, -92.79) |
| hsv | hsv(240.00, 100.00, 40.00) | CIE-L*Ch(ab) | (23.67, 117.85, 308.06) |
| hsb | hsb(240.00, 100.00, 80.00) | CIE-L*uv | (23.67, -4.93, -98.34) |
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There are two colors that make up the Complimentary color scheme. Opposites of one another in the color spectrum, one color is referred to as the "base" #0000cd while the second is the "compliment" #cccc00.
There are three colors that make up the Split Complimentary color scheme. The base color #0000cd is paired with the two colors on either side of the compliment color #cccc00.
Fours colors make up the Tetradic color scheme. All four colors are spaced evenly (90°) apart when visualized on a color wheel.
The Analagous color scheme is made up of three colors. The three colors sit next to one another on the color wheel. The palette is made in similar fashion to how the Split Complimentary palette is made. However, the two secondary colors are adjacent to the base, not the compliment.
A color gradient may also be known as color progression or a color ramp. A gradient is the gradual transition of one color into another. This section showcases gradients featuring #0000cd as the base color. The secondary colors come from the section above.
Seeing #0000cd on a computer or phone screen is much different than how it may appear in the real world. Shown here are 20 different environment types and how #0000cd could potentially look inside each of them, given perfect conditions.
Colors that have names have reached a point of status where they're more than just a hex code: they're real-world associated.
#0000cdmight be precisely the color you're looking for. But, the colors below are a close match. What's better is that they're named colors, meaning chances are there's more information about them. If you feel like taking a slight deviation in hue, click a color below to learn about why it's so unique.
Looking for something completely different? Try a well-documented complimentary color. The named colors below have been calculated to be the furthest colors from#0000cd. Click on the colors to explore their unique information.
Popular brands using color #0000cd
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Here you can easily copy-and-paste formatted color code for use with your favorite programming/markup languages like HTML/CSS, Java, Objective-C, and GameMaker Language.
| Language | Syntax |
|---|---|
| HTML, CSS | #0000cd |
| Java | new Color(0, 0, 205); |
| .NET | Color.FromArgb(255, 0, 0, 205); |
| Objective-C | [UIColor colorWithRed:0 green:0 blue:205 alpha:1.00000]; |
| OpenGL | glColor3f(0f, 0f, 205f); |
| Swift | UIColor(red:0, green:0, blue:205, alpha:1.00000) |
| GameMaker Language (GML) | $cd0000 |
| Python | Color('#0000cd') |
This useful chart contains technical information about the hexadecimal color #0000cd. For example, the direct decimal conversion is 205 while the individual RGB conversions are: 0, 0, 205.
| Red | Green | Blue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binary | 00000000 | 00000000 | 11001101 |
| Hex | 00 | 00 | cd |
| Octal | 0 | 0 | 315 |
| Decimal | 0 | 0 | 205 |
If you're considering using #0000cd in a logo or design, you can quickly reference below to see how various symbols, icons, and emblems look.
We learned earlier that White-colored text should be used on a #0000cd colored background for best readability. But, you can be the judge of that by looking at the examples below. Accessibility is an important aspect of (web) design that is many a developer's afterthought.
To learn more about accessible colors, read Google's article covering best practices and principals.