Ming is a
cool dark color with the hex code #216B78.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
33, 107, 120 in digital design or CMYK 73%, 11%, 0%, 53% for print applications.
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Ming
#216B78
Ming color values
- HEX
- #216B78
- RGB
- 33, 107, 120
- HSL
- 189°, 57%, 30%
- CMYK
- 73, 11, 0, 53
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Ming sits at 189° 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, 107, 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 11M 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Ming
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #216B78;
--brand-primary-rgb: 33, 107, 120;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#216B78',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 73%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 53%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(33, 107, 120)
rgba(33, 107, 120, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #216B78?
#216B78 is Ming, a cool dark color with RGB values of 33, 107, 120. It has a hue of 189°, 57%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #216B78?
The RGB color code for #216B78 is rgb(33, 107, 120). This means it contains 33 red,
107 green, and 120 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Ming a warm or cool color?
Ming (#216B78) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #216B78 in CSS?
You can use #216B78 in CSS with:
background-color: #216B78; or color: #216B78; or as an RGB value: rgb(33, 107, 120). For print design, use CMYK: 73%, 11%, 0%, 53%.