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Ming

#246975

Ming is a cool dark color with the hex code #246975. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 36, 105, 117 in digital design or CMYK 69%, 10%, 0%, 54% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Ming color values

HEX
#246975
RGB
36, 105, 117
HSL
189°, 53%, 30%
CMYK
69, 10, 0, 54

About this color

Ming sits at 189° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% 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(36, 105, 117), where the blue channel is highest at 117, 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 69C 10M 0Y 54K. A substantial black component (54%) 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.

How to use Ming

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #246975;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 36, 105, 117;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#246975',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 69%
M: 10%
Y: 0%
K: 54%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(36, 105, 117)
rgba(36, 105, 117, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #246975?
#246975 is Ming, a cool dark color with RGB values of 36, 105, 117. It has a hue of 189°, 53% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #246975?
The RGB color code for #246975 is rgb(36, 105, 117). This means it contains 36 red, 105 green, and 117 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Ming a warm or cool color?
Ming (#246975) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #246975 in CSS?
You can use #246975 in CSS with: background-color: #246975; or color: #246975; or as an RGB value: rgb(36, 105, 117). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 10%, 0%, 54%.