Madonna
Also known as: Lava Stone , Intellectual , Midnight Serenade , Blue Ash
Part of the blue family, Madonna pairs a rich base with a calm and trustworthy presence. It belongs in corporate branding and SaaS products. For contrast, pair it with a brown from its complementary palette below. On white it reads clearly at 9.97:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Madonna color codes
- HEX
- #3F4250
- RGB
- rgb(63, 66, 80)
- RGBA
- rgba(63, 66, 80, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(229, 12%, 28%)
- HSV
- hsv(229, 21%, 31%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(21%, 18%, 0%, 69%)
- LAB
- lab(28.1 1.3 -8.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(38.2% 0.024 275.7)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: dimgray #696969 · ΔE 15.6
- RAL 7024: Graphite grey #474A50 · ΔE 5.1 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Madonna works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Madonna
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Madonna by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 9.97:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.11:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Madonna background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Madonna
Madonna with its complement
Soft neighbors of Madonna
Madonna triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Lava Stone #3C4151 · ΔE 1.2
- Dark Crypt #3F4551 · ΔE 2.4
- Inkblot #393F4B · ΔE 2.6
- Gun Powder #484753 · ΔE 2.9
- Tuxedo #3F3C43 · ΔE 4.7
- Isolation #494D55 · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Madonna is closest to Olive Leaf .
FAQ
Madonna FAQs
What color is Madonna?
Madonna is a dark blue with the hex code #3F4250. In HSL terms it has a hue of 229°, 12% saturation, and 28% lightness.
What is the hex code for Madonna?
The hex code for Madonna is #3F4250. In RGB it's rgb(63, 66, 80), and in CMYK it's cmyk(21%, 18%, 0%, 69%).
What colors go well with Madonna?
Madonna pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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