analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#0000FF — Violet
#0000FF is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 240° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#0000ff
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- CMYK
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #0000FF
- f0f0ff
- c1c1ff
- 9292ff
- 6363ff
- 3434ff
- 0505ff
- 0000d5
- 0000a6
- 000077
- 000048
- 000019
Color schemes using #0000FF
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#0000FF FAQ
What color is #0000FF?
#0000FF is a shade of violet in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 100% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #0000FF?
#0000FF is rgb(0, 0, 255) in RGB, hsl(240, 100%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #0000FF?
White text on this background reaches 8.59:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.44:1.
What colors go well with #0000FF?
Its direct complement is #FFFF00. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #FF8000 and #80FF00 gives you contrast without the vibration.