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 — ideal for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Madonna
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 9.97:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.11:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Madonna background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Madonna
Madonna with its complement
Soft neighbors of Madonna
Madonna triad
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.
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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