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Dim Gray Color Code: #696969
The HEX code for Dim Gray is #696969. It is a medium-dark gray color made of 105 red, 105 green and 105 blue (HSL 0°, 0%, 41%). White text reads comfortably on it (5.48:1 contrast).
Also spelled “Dim Grey”.
Dim Gray color values
#696969
rgb(105, 105, 105)
hsl(0, 0%, 41%)
0, 0%, 41%
hwb(0 41% 59%)
0%, 0%, 0%, 59%
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dimgray
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Dim Gray?
Dim Gray is one of the named colors defined by the CSS Color specifications (keyword “dimgray”), so every modern browser understands it without a hex code.
Its saturation is only 0%, so it behaves as a neutral, with 0% saturation (nearly neutral) and 41% lightness (medium-dark). It has a neutral temperature.
Compared with the other gray colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 21% of them and more saturated than 0% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.141, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.
Dim Gray counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 41% and its relative luminance is 0.141. White text reads comfortably on it (5.48:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Dim Gray
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 5.48:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 3.82:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Dim Gray
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Dim Gray
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.
Similar colors
Where to use Dim Gray
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (5.48:1 contrast)
- Calm backgrounds, editorial layouts and understated UI elements
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Secondary buttons and disabled states
- Neutral page backgrounds
- Tables, cards and dashboards
Dim Gray appears in these curated palettes: Red and Black (Red Color Palettes), Sand and Stone (Neutral Color Palettes), Cream and Charcoal (Neutral Color Palettes), Dusty Taupe (Neutral Color Palettes), Greige (Neutral Color Palettes), Carbon (Dark Color Palettes).
Use Dim Gray in CSS
:root {
--color-dim-gray: #696969;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-dim-gray);
background-color: #696969;
border: 2px solid #696969;
}Questions about Dim Gray
What is the HEX code for Dim Gray?
Dim Gray is #696969.
What is the RGB value of Dim Gray?
The RGB value of Dim Gray is 105, 105, 105: 105 red, 105 green and 105 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(105, 105, 105) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Dim Gray?
The HSL value of Dim Gray is 0°, 0%, 41% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(0, 0%, 41%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Dim Gray?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 0%, Y 0%, K 59%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Dim Gray a light or dark color?
Dim Gray counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 41% and its relative luminance is 0.141. White text reads comfortably on it (5.48:1 contrast).
How does Dim Gray look with white text?
White text on Dim Gray has a contrast ratio of 5.48:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Dim Gray look with black text?
Black text on Dim Gray has a contrast ratio of 3.82:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
What colors go well with Dim Gray?
Gunmetal is its complementary color, and Gunmetal sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Dim Gray be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (5.48:1 contrast); calm backgrounds, editorial layouts and understated UI elements; large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough.
How do I use Dim Gray in CSS?
Use color: #696969; for text, background-color: #696969; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-dim-gray: #696969; and reuse it with var(--color-dim-gray).
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