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Matisse

#2C6FA5

Matisse is a cool medium color with the hex code #2C6FA5. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 44, 111, 165 in digital design or CMYK 73%, 33%, 0%, 35% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Matisse color values

HEX
#2C6FA5
RGB
44, 111, 165
HSL
207°, 58%, 41%
CMYK
73, 33, 0, 35

About this color

Matisse sits at 207° on the color wheel with 58% saturation and 41% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 58% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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(44, 111, 165), where the blue channel is highest at 165, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Matisse translates to a CMYK breakdown of 73C 33M 0Y 35K. With a moderate key (35%), 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.

How to use Matisse

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2C6FA5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 44, 111, 165;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2C6FA5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 73%
M: 33%
Y: 0%
K: 35%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(44, 111, 165)
rgba(44, 111, 165, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2C6FA5?
#2C6FA5 is Matisse, a cool medium color with RGB values of 44, 111, 165. It has a hue of 207°, 58% saturation, and 41% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2C6FA5?
The RGB color code for #2C6FA5 is rgb(44, 111, 165). This means it contains 44 red, 111 green, and 165 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Matisse a warm or cool color?
Matisse (#2C6FA5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #2C6FA5 in CSS?
You can use #2C6FA5 in CSS with: background-color: #2C6FA5; or color: #2C6FA5; or as an RGB value: rgb(44, 111, 165). For print design, use CMYK: 73%, 33%, 0%, 35%.