Matisse is a
cool medium color with the hex code #31669B.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
49, 102, 155 in digital design or CMYK 68%, 34%, 0%, 39% for print applications.
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Matisse
#31669B
Matisse color values
- HEX
- #31669B
- RGB
- 49, 102, 155
- HSL
- 210°, 52%, 40%
- CMYK
- 68, 34, 0, 39
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Matisse sits at 210° on the color wheel with 52% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 52% 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(49, 102, 155), where the blue channel is highest at 155, 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 68C 34M 0Y 39K. With a moderate key (39%), 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: #31669B;
--brand-primary-rgb: 49, 102, 155;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#31669B',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 68%
M: 34%
Y: 0%
K: 39%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(49, 102, 155)
rgba(49, 102, 155, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #31669B?
#31669B is Matisse, a cool medium color with RGB values of 49, 102, 155. It has a hue of 210°, 52%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #31669B?
The RGB color code for #31669B is rgb(49, 102, 155). This means it contains 49 red,
102 green, and 155 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Matisse a warm or cool color?
Matisse (#31669B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #31669B in CSS?
You can use #31669B in CSS with:
background-color: #31669B; or color: #31669B; or as an RGB value: rgb(49, 102, 155). For print design, use CMYK: 68%, 34%, 0%, 39%.