Medium Dark Cobalt is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #002BD6, which equals rgb(0, 43, 214) in RGB and hsl(228, 100%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M80 Y0 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#002BD6 - RGB
0, 43, 214 - HSL
228°, 100%, 42% - CMYK
100, 80, 0, 16 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Medium Dark Cobalt
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 9.07:1. Its complementary color is #D6AB00.
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Medium Dark Cobalt color codes
| HEX | #002BD6 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 43, 214) |
| HSL | hsl(228, 100%, 42%) |
| HSV | 228°, 100%, 84% |
| CMYK | 100%, 80%, 0%, 16% |
| Decimal | 11222 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Cobalt
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5DCF8 - 100
#AAB8F1 - 200
#8095EB - 300
#5572E4 - 400
#2B4EDD - 500
#002BD6 - 600
#0024B2 - 700
#001D8F - 800
#00166B - 900
#000E47 - 950
#000724
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Cobalt
- Complementary
#D6AB00≈ Medium Dark Amber - Analogous −30°
#0096D6≈ Medium Dark Peacock - Analogous +30°
#4000D6≈ Medium Dark Indigo - Triadic +120°
#D6002B≈ Medium Dark Ruby - Triadic +240°
#2BD600≈ Medium Dark Leaf - Split 150°
#D64000≈ Mahogany - Split 210°
#96D600≈ Medium Dark Spring Bud
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Cobalt
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Cobalt | Aa | 9.07:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Cobalt | Aa | 2.32:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Medium Dark Cobalt
background-color: #002BD6;color: #002BD6;background-color: rgb(0, 43, 214);background-color: hsl(228, 100%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-cobalt: #002BD6; }class="bg-[#002BD6]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Cobalt
- Medium Dark Sapphire
#0040D6 - Medium Dark Royal
#0015D6 - Bright Royal
#192EE6 - Medium Dark Bright Royal
#1527C1 - Medium Dark Bright Cobalt
#1538C1 - Bright Blue
#1919E6 - Medium Dark Bright Blue
#1515C1 - Bright Cobalt
#1942E6 - Persian Blue
#1C39BB - Deep Cobalt
#0023AD - Pure Cobalt
#0033FF - Deep Sapphire
#0034AD
More blue shades
- Very Pale Dusty Sapphire
#C8CDDA - Palest Dusty Sapphire
#E0E3EB - Darkest Cobalt
#000A33 - Very Dark Cobalt
#00125C - Dark Cobalt
#001B85 - Deep Cobalt
#0023AD - Pure Cobalt
#0033FF - Medium Light Cobalt
#2954FF - Light Cobalt
#5274FF - Pale Cobalt
#7A95FF - Very Pale Cobalt
#A3B6FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Cobalt?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Cobalt is #002BD6.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Cobalt?
Medium Dark Cobalt has an RGB value of 0, 43, 214 (rgb(0, 43, 214)). In HSL it is 228°, 100%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Cobalt?
Use white text on Medium Dark Cobalt. White text has a contrast ratio of 9.07:1 and black text has 2.32:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Cobalt?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Cobalt is #D6AB00. Analogous colors #0096D6 and #4000D6 also pair well.