Matisse is a
cool medium color with the hex code #3B6091.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
59, 96, 145 in digital design or CMYK 59%, 34%, 0%, 43% for print applications.
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Matisse
#3B6091
Matisse color values
- HEX
- #3B6091
- RGB
- 59, 96, 145
- HSL
- 214°, 42%, 40%
- CMYK
- 59, 34, 0, 43
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Matisse sits at 214° on the color wheel with 42% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 42% 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(59, 96, 145), where the blue channel is highest at 145, 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 59C 34M 0Y 43K. With a moderate key (43%), 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: #3B6091;
--brand-primary-rgb: 59, 96, 145;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#3B6091',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 59%
M: 34%
Y: 0%
K: 43%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(59, 96, 145)
rgba(59, 96, 145, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 214° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #3B6091?
#3B6091 is Matisse, a cool medium color with RGB values of 59, 96, 145. It has a hue of 214°, 42%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #3B6091?
The RGB color code for #3B6091 is rgb(59, 96, 145). This means it contains 59 red,
96 green, and 145 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Matisse a warm or cool color?
Matisse (#3B6091) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #3B6091 in CSS?
You can use #3B6091 in CSS with:
background-color: #3B6091; or color: #3B6091; or as an RGB value: rgb(59, 96, 145). For print design, use CMYK: 59%, 34%, 0%, 43%.