Matisse

Q: How do I use #3C5E90 in CSS?

You can use #3C5E90 in CSS with: background-color: #3C5E90; or color: #3C5E90; or as an RGB value: rgb(60, 94, 144). For print design, use CMYK: 58%, 35%, 0%, 44%.

#3C5E90

Matisse is a cool medium color with the hex code #3C5E90. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 60, 94, 144 in digital design or CMYK 58%, 35%, 0%, 44% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Matisse color values

HEX: #3C5E90
RGB: 60, 94, 144
HSL: 216°, 41%, 40%
CMYK: 58, 35, 0, 44

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Matisse sits at 216° on the color wheel with 41% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 41% 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(60, 94, 144), where the blue channel is highest at 144, 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 58C 35M 0Y 44K. With a moderate key (44%), 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: #3C5E90;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 60, 94, 144;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#3C5E90',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 58%
M: 35%
Y: 0%
K: 44%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(60, 94, 144)
rgba(60, 94, 144, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 216° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #3C5E90?

#3C5E90 is Matisse, a cool medium color with RGB values of 60, 94, 144. It has a hue of 216°, 41% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #3C5E90?

The RGB color code for #3C5E90 is rgb(60, 94, 144). This means it contains 60 red, 94 green, and 144 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Matisse a warm or cool color?

Matisse (#3C5E90) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #3C5E90 in CSS?

You can use #3C5E90 in CSS with: background-color: #3C5E90; or color: #3C5E90; or as an RGB value: rgb(60, 94, 144). For print design, use CMYK: 58%, 35%, 0%, 44%.