Matisse

Q: How do I use #0B538E in CSS?

You can use #0B538E in CSS with: background-color: #0B538E; or color: #0B538E; or as an RGB value: rgb(11, 83, 142). For print design, use CMYK: 92%, 42%, 0%, 44%.

#0B538E

Matisse is a cool dark color with the hex code #0B538E. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 11, 83, 142 in digital design or CMYK 92%, 42%, 0%, 44% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Matisse color values

HEX: #0B538E
RGB: 11, 83, 142
HSL: 207°, 86%, 30%
CMYK: 92, 42, 0, 44

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Matisse sits at 207° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 86%, 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(11, 83, 142), where the blue channel is highest at 142, 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 92C 42M 0Y 44K. With a moderate key (44%), 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: #0B538E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 11, 83, 142;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0B538E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 92%
M: 42%
Y: 0%
K: 44%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(11, 83, 142)
rgba(11, 83, 142, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 207° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #0B538E?

#0B538E is Matisse, a cool dark color with RGB values of 11, 83, 142. It has a hue of 207°, 86% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #0B538E?

The RGB color code for #0B538E is rgb(11, 83, 142). This means it contains 11 red, 83 green, and 142 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Matisse a warm or cool color?

Matisse (#0B538E) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #0B538E in CSS?

You can use #0B538E in CSS with: background-color: #0B538E; or color: #0B538E; or as an RGB value: rgb(11, 83, 142). For print design, use CMYK: 92%, 42%, 0%, 44%.