Matisse is a
cool medium color with the hex code #246AA8.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
36, 106, 168 in digital design or CMYK 79%, 37%, 0%, 34% for print applications.
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Matisse
#246AA8
Matisse color values
- HEX
- #246AA8
- RGB
- 36, 106, 168
- HSL
- 208°, 65%, 40%
- CMYK
- 79, 37, 0, 34
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Matisse sits at 208° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 65% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Matisse is rendered as rgb(36, 106, 168), where the blue channel is highest at 168, producing a strongly blue character. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Matisse translates to a CMYK breakdown of 79C 37M 0Y 34K. With a moderate key (34%), 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: #246AA8;
--brand-primary-rgb: 36, 106, 168;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#246AA8',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 79%
M: 37%
Y: 0%
K: 34%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(36, 106, 168)
rgba(36, 106, 168, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 208° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #246AA8?
#246AA8 is Matisse, a cool medium color with RGB values of 36, 106, 168. It has a hue of 208°, 65%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #246AA8?
The RGB color code for #246AA8 is rgb(36, 106, 168). This means it contains 36 red,
106 green, and 168 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Matisse a warm or cool color?
Matisse (#246AA8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #246AA8 in CSS?
You can use #246AA8 in CSS with:
background-color: #246AA8; or color: #246AA8; or as an RGB value: rgb(36, 106, 168). For print design, use CMYK: 79%, 37%, 0%, 34%.