Pure Blue
A vivid, cool medium blue.
#0000FF
rgb(0, 0, 255)
Color formats
HEX
#0000FF
RGB
rgb(0, 0, 255)
HSL
hsl(240, 100%, 50%)
HSV
hsv(240, 100%, 100%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 0%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Pure Blue.
Lightest
#CCCCFF
Lighter
#6666FF
Base
#0000FF
Darker
#000099
Darkest
#000033
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Pure Blue works
Pure Blue (#0000FF) is a vivid, cool medium blue. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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