Madison is a
cool dark color with the hex code #052962.
Also known as
"Guardian Blue"
by The Guardian
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
5, 41, 98 in digital design or CMYK 95%, 58%, 0%, 62% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Madison
#052962 aka “Guardian Blue” by The Guardian
Madison color values
- HEX
- #052962
- RGB
- 5, 41, 98
- HSL
- 217°, 90%, 20%
- CMYK
- 95, 58, 0, 62
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Madison sits at 217° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Madison is rendered as rgb(5, 41, 98), where the blue channel is highest at 98, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Madison translates to a CMYK breakdown of 95C 58M 0Y 62K. A substantial black component (62%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Guardian Blue.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Madison
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #052962;
--brand-primary-rgb: 5, 41, 98;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#052962',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 95%
M: 58%
Y: 0%
K: 62%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(5, 41, 98)
rgba(5, 41, 98, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using Madison
1 brand uses this color in their identity
Frequently asked questions
What color is #052962?
#052962 is Madison, a cool dark color with RGB values of 5, 41, 98. It has a hue of 217°, 90%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #052962?
The RGB color code for #052962 is rgb(5, 41, 98). This means it contains 5 red,
41 green, and 98 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Madison a warm or cool color?
Madison (#052962) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #052962 in CSS?
You can use #052962 in CSS with:
background-color: #052962; or color: #052962; or as an RGB value: rgb(5, 41, 98). For print design, use CMYK: 95%, 58%, 0%, 62%.