Medium Dark Cerulean is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #006BD6, which equals rgb(0, 107, 214) in RGB and hsl(210, 100%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M50 Y0 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#006BD6 - RGB
0, 107, 214 - HSL
210°, 100%, 42% - CMYK
100, 50, 0, 16 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Medium Dark Cerulean
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.15:1. Its complementary color is #D66B00.
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Medium Dark Cerulean color codes
| HEX | #006BD6 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 107, 214) |
| HSL | hsl(210, 100%, 42%) |
| HSV | 210°, 100%, 84% |
| CMYK | 100%, 50%, 0%, 16% |
| Decimal | 27606 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Cerulean
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5E6F8 - 100
#AACEF1 - 200
#80B5EB - 300
#559CE4 - 400
#2B84DD - 500
#006BD6 - 600
#0059B2 - 700
#00478F - 800
#00366B - 900
#002447 - 950
#001224
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Cerulean
- Complementary
#D66B00≈ Medium Dark Persimmon - Analogous −30°
#00D6D6≈ Dark Turquoise - Analogous +30°
#0000D6≈ Medium Blue - Triadic +120°
#D6006B≈ Medium Dark Carmine - Triadic +240°
#6BD600≈ Medium Dark Fern - Split 150°
#D60000≈ Medium Dark Cardinal - Split 210°
#D6D600≈ Medium Dark Citron
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Cerulean
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Cerulean | Aa | 5.15:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Cerulean | Aa | 4.07:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Cerulean
background-color: #006BD6;color: #006BD6;background-color: rgb(0, 107, 214);background-color: hsl(210, 100%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-cerulean: #006BD6; }class="bg-[#006BD6]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Cerulean
- Medium Dark Cornflower
#0056D6 - Medium Dark Azure
#0081D6 - Bright Cornflower
#196BE6 - Medium Dark Bright Cerulean
#156BC1 - Denim
#1560BD - Medium Dark Bright Azure
#157CC1 - Medium Dark Bright Cornflower
#155AC1 - Bright Cerulean
#197FE6 - Bright Sapphire
#1957E6 - Deep Azure
#0068AD - Pure Cornflower
#0066FF - Sapphire
#0F52BA
More blue shades
- Very Pale Dusty Azure
#C8D3DA - Palest Dusty Azure
#E0E7EB - Darkest Cerulean
#001933 - Very Dark Cerulean
#002E5C - Dark Cerulean
#004285 - Deep Cerulean
#0057AD - Medium Light Cerulean
#2994FF - Light Cerulean
#52A8FF - Pale Cerulean
#7ABDFF - Very Pale Cerulean
#A3D1FF - Palest Cerulean
#CCE5FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Cerulean?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Cerulean is #006BD6.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Cerulean?
Medium Dark Cerulean has an RGB value of 0, 107, 214 (rgb(0, 107, 214)). In HSL it is 210°, 100%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Cerulean?
Use white text on Medium Dark Cerulean. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.15:1 and black text has 4.07:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Cerulean?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Cerulean is #D66B00. Analogous colors #00D6D6 and #0000D6 also pair well.