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Matisse

#246DA8

Matisse is a cool medium color with the hex code #246DA8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 36, 109, 168 in digital design or CMYK 79%, 35%, 0%, 34% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Matisse color values

HEX
#246DA8
RGB
36, 109, 168
HSL
207°, 65%, 40%
CMYK
79, 35, 0, 34

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Matisse sits at 207° 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, 109, 168), where the blue channel is highest at 168, anchoring the color in the cool register. 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 35M 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Matisse

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #246DA8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 36, 109, 168;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#246DA8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 79%
M: 35%
Y: 0%
K: 34%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(36, 109, 168)
rgba(36, 109, 168, 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

Cisco logo
Cisco
Pepsi logo
Pepsi
American Express logo
American Express
Dell logo
Dell

Frequently asked questions

What color is #246DA8?
#246DA8 is Matisse, a cool medium color with RGB values of 36, 109, 168. It has a hue of 207°, 65% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #246DA8?
The RGB color code for #246DA8 is rgb(36, 109, 168). This means it contains 36 red, 109 green, and 168 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Matisse a warm or cool color?
Matisse (#246DA8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #246DA8 in CSS?
You can use #246DA8 in CSS with: background-color: #246DA8; or color: #246DA8; or as an RGB value: rgb(36, 109, 168). For print design, use CMYK: 79%, 35%, 0%, 34%.

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