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Ming

#216A78

Ming is a cool dark color with the hex code #216A78. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 33, 106, 120 in digital design or CMYK 73%, 12%, 0%, 53% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Ming color values

HEX
#216A78
RGB
33, 106, 120
HSL
190°, 57%, 30%
CMYK
73, 12, 0, 53

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Ming sits at 190° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Ming is rendered as rgb(33, 106, 120), where the blue channel is highest at 120, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Ming translates to a CMYK breakdown of 73C 12M 0Y 53K. A substantial black component (53%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Ming

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #216A78;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 33, 106, 120;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#216A78',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 73%
M: 12%
Y: 0%
K: 53%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(33, 106, 120)
rgba(33, 106, 120, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 190° on the color wheel

Cisco logo
Cisco
HubSpot logo
HubSpot
AMD logo
AMD
Slack logo
Slack

Frequently asked questions

What color is #216A78?
#216A78 is Ming, a cool dark color with RGB values of 33, 106, 120. It has a hue of 190°, 57% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #216A78?
The RGB color code for #216A78 is rgb(33, 106, 120). This means it contains 33 red, 106 green, and 120 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Ming a warm or cool color?
Ming (#216A78) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #216A78 in CSS?
You can use #216A78 in CSS with: background-color: #216A78; or color: #216A78; or as an RGB value: rgb(33, 106, 120). For print design, use CMYK: 73%, 12%, 0%, 53%.

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