Dim Gray (#696969)
The hex code for Dim Gray is #696969. It is rgb(105, 105, 105) in RGB, hsl(0, 0%, 41%) in HSL, and about cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 59%) in CMYK — a mid-tone gray. White text is the more readable choice on this background.
#696969rgb(105, 105, 105)hsl(0, 0%, 41%)hsv(0, 0%, 41%)cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 59%)oklch(52.1% 0 0)lab(44.41% -0.00 0.00)lch(44.41% 0.00 0.00)Colors Closest to Dim Gray
Dim Gray is a registered color name. These are the named colors nearest to it, measured as CIE76 distance in CIELAB — a perceptual scale, so the ordering matches what the eye sees rather than how close the raw RGB numbers happen to sit.
Browse the full index of named colors A-Z or every gray in the library.
#696969 Channel Values
How Dim Gray breaks down in each color model. Hue is measured in degrees around the color wheel; saturation, lightness, and the CMYK inks are percentages.
| Model | Channels | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | R 105 · G 105 · B 105 | 8-bit channels as sent to the display |
| HSL | H 0° · S 0% · L 41% | Easiest model for building lighter and darker variants |
| HSV | H 0° · S 0% · V 41% | Matches the picker in most design tools |
| CMYK | C 0% · M 0% · Y 0% · K 59% | Approximate ink mix; confirm with an ICC profile before printing |
| Luminance | 5.49:1 vs white · 3.83:1 vs black | WCAG 2.2 relative-luminance contrast ratios |
Text Contrast & Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 contrast ratios for text on a Dim Gray background. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Contrast is one check, not a full accessibility review.
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Colors That Go With Dim Gray
Pairings derived from color-wheel relationships. The complementary color sits opposite Dim Gray; analogous colors sit beside it; triadic and split-complementary sets spread evenly around the wheel. Select any swatch for its own breakdown.
Tints & Shades of Dim Gray
Lighter tints and darker shades built by moving the lightness channel while holding hue and saturation, which is what you want for hover states, backgrounds, and text variants.
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How Dim Gray Looks with Color Vision Deficiency
Simulated with the Viénot, Brettel & Mollon LMS projection model. Anomalous types are rendered as partial versions of the matching dichromacy, which is an approximation rather than a per-person clinical model.
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Copy-ready declarations for the places this color usually ends up.
--dim-gray: #696969;background-color: #696969;colors: { 'dim-gray': '#696969' }Color(red: 0.412, green: 0.412, blue: 0.412)<color name="dim_gray">#696969</color>fill="#696969"More Gray Colors
Dim Gray sits in the gray family. These are its neighbours across that family's full range, each with its own breakdown.
#696969 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for Dim Gray?
The hex code for Dim Gray is #696969. That is rgb(105, 105, 105) in RGB, hsl(0, 0%, 41%) in HSL, and approximately cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 59%) in CMYK.
What is the RGB value of #696969?
#696969 is rgb(105, 105, 105) — red 105, green 105, and blue 105 on the 0-255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of #696969?
#696969 converts to approximately cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 59%). CMYK output is a mathematical approximation for planning; confirm production print colors with your printer and ICC profile.
Should text on #696969 be black or white?
White text is the more readable choice. #696969 scores 5.49:1 against white and 3.83:1 against black, and WCAG 2.2 asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal body text.
Is DimGray a CSS named color?
Yes. DimGray is one of the CSS named colors, so you can write color: dimgray instead of the hex code.
Open Dim Gray in a Tool
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