Ming

Q: How do I use #266A73 in CSS?

You can use #266A73 in CSS with: background-color: #266A73; or color: #266A73; or as an RGB value: rgb(38, 106, 115). For print design, use CMYK: 67%, 8%, 0%, 55%.

#266A73

Ming is a cool dark color with the hex code #266A73. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 38, 106, 115 in digital design or CMYK 67%, 8%, 0%, 55% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Ming color values

HEX: #266A73
RGB: 38, 106, 115
HSL: 187°, 50%, 30%
CMYK: 67, 8, 0, 55

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Ming sits at 187° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% 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(38, 106, 115), where the blue channel is highest at 115, 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 67C 8M 0Y 55K. A substantial black component (55%) 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: #266A73;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 38, 106, 115;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#266A73',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 67%
M: 8%
Y: 0%
K: 55%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(38, 106, 115)
rgba(38, 106, 115, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 187° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #266A73?

#266A73 is Ming, a cool dark color with RGB values of 38, 106, 115. It has a hue of 187°, 50% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #266A73?

The RGB color code for #266A73 is rgb(38, 106, 115). This means it contains 38 red, 106 green, and 115 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Ming a warm or cool color?

Ming (#266A73) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #266A73 in CSS?

You can use #266A73 in CSS with: background-color: #266A73; or color: #266A73; or as an RGB value: rgb(38, 106, 115). For print design, use CMYK: 67%, 8%, 0%, 55%.