Matisse

Q: How do I use #085A91 in CSS?

You can use #085A91 in CSS with: background-color: #085A91; or color: #085A91; or as an RGB value: rgb(8, 90, 145). For print design, use CMYK: 94%, 38%, 0%, 43%.

#085A91

Matisse is a cool dark color with the hex code #085A91. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 8, 90, 145 in digital design or CMYK 94%, 38%, 0%, 43% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Matisse color values

HEX: #085A91
RGB: 8, 90, 145
HSL: 204°, 90%, 30%
CMYK: 94, 38, 0, 43

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Matisse sits at 204° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 30% 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, Matisse is rendered as rgb(8, 90, 145), where the blue channel is highest at 145, 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, Matisse translates to a CMYK breakdown of 94C 38M 0Y 43K. With a moderate key (43%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 Matisse

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #085A91;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 8, 90, 145;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#085A91',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 94%
M: 38%
Y: 0%
K: 43%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(8, 90, 145)
rgba(8, 90, 145, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 204° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #085A91?

#085A91 is Matisse, a cool dark color with RGB values of 8, 90, 145. It has a hue of 204°, 90% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #085A91?

The RGB color code for #085A91 is rgb(8, 90, 145). This means it contains 8 red, 90 green, and 145 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Matisse a warm or cool color?

Matisse (#085A91) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #085A91 in CSS?

You can use #085A91 in CSS with: background-color: #085A91; or color: #085A91; or as an RGB value: rgb(8, 90, 145). For print design, use CMYK: 94%, 38%, 0%, 43%.