Ming

HEX: #36747D | Modern Palette

On White
5.31:1
PASS
On Black
3.95:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#36747D
RGB
54, 116, 125
HSL
187°, 56% ,49%
CMYK
56.8, 7.2, 0, 50.98

About Ming

Ming (#36747D) is a color with RGB(54, 116, 125) and HSL(187.61°, 56.8%, 49.02%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #7D3F36, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #7D3674 and #747D36. The name comes from 明 (Chinese).

  • HEX: #36747D
  • RGB: 54, 116, 125
  • HSL: 187.61°, 56.8%, 49.02%
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Logo
  • Complementary color: #7D3F36
  • Triadic colors: #7D3674, #747D36
  • The name comes from 明 (Chinese).

Live Components

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DARK
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Color Palettes

Ming #36747D is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Ming #36747D pairs with #7D3F36 as its complementary color, and #7D3674 and #747D36 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Ming #36747D moves from dark #081112 tones through the base color to lighter #EDF6F7 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Button Logo

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #67677E
Protanopia #6F6F7D
Tritanopia #337575
Achromatopsia #6B6B6B

Frequently Asked Questions

Ming (#36747D) is a color with RGB(54, 116, 125) and HSL(187.61°, 56.8%, 49.02%).

#36747D pairs strongly with #7D3F36 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#36747D is suitable for Text, Button, Logo and works well with Cool styles.

The name Ming is linked to 明 from Chinese, meaning bright, clear, intelligent, next (day/year).

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word 明
Meaning bright, clear, intelligent, next (day/year)
Language Chinese
First Recorded Use Ancient China (pre-Qin Dynasty)

History

The character '明' is a compound ideograph (會意字) formed by combining '日' (rì, sun) and '月' (yuè, moon), symbolizing brightness. It has been a fundamental character in Chinese language and culture for thousands of years. It is famously part of the Ming Dynasty (明朝, Míng Cháo), which ruled China from 1368 to 1644. The dynasty's name itself, 'Ming', means 'bright' or 'brilliant', reflecting a period of significant cultural and economic flourishing.

First Recorded Use

The character '明' has been in use for millennia, appearing in oracle bone script and bronze inscriptions from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties.

Cultural Associations

Beyond its literal meaning of brightness, 'Ming' carries connotations of enlightenment, understanding, and wisdom in Chinese culture. It is a common component in personal names, place names, and philosophical concepts. The Ming Dynasty is remembered for its Great Wall construction, the voyages of Zheng He, and its distinctive porcelain and art. The color #36747d, a deep teal or dark cyan, does not have a direct, traditional association with the character 'Ming' itself, but could be chosen for its perceived 'clarity' or 'depth' in a modern context.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #36747D;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #36747D;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #36747D;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #36747D,
        #C44836
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #36747D,
        #C44836
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$ming: #36747D;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$ming-r: 54;
$ming-g: 116;
$ming-b: 125;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $ming;
    color: rgba($ming-r, $ming-g, $ming-b, 0.8);
}