Madison

Q: How do I use #08225E in CSS?

You can use #08225E in CSS with: background-color: #08225E; or color: #08225E; or as an RGB value: rgb(8, 34, 94). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 64%, 0%, 63%.

#08225E

Madison is a cool dark color with the hex code #08225E. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 8, 34, 94 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 64%, 0%, 63% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Madison color values

HEX: #08225E
RGB: 8, 34, 94
HSL: 222°, 84%, 20%
CMYK: 91, 64, 0, 63

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Madison sits at 222° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, 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(8, 34, 94), where the blue channel is highest at 94, 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 91C 64M 0Y 63K. A substantial black component (63%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Madison

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #08225E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 8, 34, 94;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#08225E',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 91%
M: 64%
Y: 0%
K: 63%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(8, 34, 94)
rgba(8, 34, 94, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 222° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #08225E?

#08225E is Madison, a cool dark color with RGB values of 8, 34, 94. It has a hue of 222°, 84% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #08225E?

The RGB color code for #08225E is rgb(8, 34, 94). This means it contains 8 red, 34 green, and 94 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Madison a warm or cool color?

Madison (#08225E) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #08225E in CSS?

You can use #08225E in CSS with: background-color: #08225E; or color: #08225E; or as an RGB value: rgb(8, 34, 94). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 64%, 0%, 63%.