Ming
Also known as: Tropical Rain, Cool Waters, Ocean Slumber, Grand Canal
A gentle cyan with a cool and clear character, Ming works beautifully for tech interfaces and water themes. Reach for a red companion shade to give Ming maximum contrast. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.21:1, passes WCAG AA).
Ming color codes
- HEX
- #407577
- RGB
- rgb(64, 117, 119)
- RGBA
- rgba(64, 117, 119, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(182, 30%, 36%)
- HSV
- hsv(182, 46%, 47%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(46%, 2%, 0%, 53%)
- LAB
- lab(45.7 -18.0 -6.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(52.7% 0.057 198.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: teal#008080 · ΔE 6.7
- RAL 5021 — Water blue#07737A · ΔE 4.9 · 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 Ming works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Ming
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Ming 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 5.21:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.03:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Ming background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Ming
Ming with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ming
Ming triad
Similar colors
- Submerged#4A7D82 · ΔE 3.6
- Paradiso#488084 · ΔE 4.3
- Jade Jewel#247E81 · ΔE 4.8
- Prismarine#117777 · ΔE 5.2
- Panorama#327A88 · ΔE 5.3
- Hydro#49747F · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ming is closest to Root Beer.
Ming FAQs
What color is Ming?
Ming is a dark cyan with the hex code #407577. In HSL terms it has a hue of 182°, 30% saturation, and 36% lightness.
What is the hex code for Ming?
The hex code for Ming is #407577. In RGB it's rgb(64, 117, 119), and in CMYK it's cmyk(46%, 2%, 0%, 53%).
What colors go well with Ming?
Ming pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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