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#696969

DimGray — Color Codes & Palette

#696969  ·  rgb(105, 105, 105)  ·  hsl(0, 0%, 41%)

Color Codes

Format Value
HEX #696969
RGB rgb(105, 105, 105)
HSL hsl(0, 0%, 41%)

Shades of DimGray

#5E5E5E#545454#4A4A4A#404040#363636#2B2B2B#212121#171717

Tints of DimGray

#787878#878787#969696#A6A6A6#B5B5B5#C4C4C4#D4D4D4#E3E3E3

Color Pairings & Harmony

Complementary
#696969
Analogous +30°
#696969
Analogous −30°
#696969
Triadic +120°
#696969
Triadic −120°
#696969

Contrast & Accessibility (WCAG 2.1)

vs. White (#FFFFFF)
5.49:1 — AA pass for normal text
vs. Black (#000000)
3.83:1 — AA pass for large text only

CSS Snippet

.element {
  color: #696969;
}

.element-bg {
  background-color: #696969;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.element-border {
  border: 2px solid #696969;
}

About DimGray

DimGray is a medium color with very low saturation (nearly achromatic), defined by the hex code #696969. Its exact color model values are rgb(105, 105, 105) in RGB and hsl(0, 0%, 41%) in HSL (hue 0°, saturation 0%, lightness 41%). On a white background the contrast ratio is 5.49:1 — AA pass for normal text, and on black it is 3.83:1 — AA pass for large text only. Use DimGray for UI elements, backgrounds, text, borders, or decorative accents. The shades section below shows progressively darker variations, while the tints strip shows progressively lighter versions — both useful for building a tonal palette. The harmony swatches provide complementary, analogous, and triadic pairings based on the HSL hue wheel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB value of DimGray?
The RGB value of DimGray (#696969) is rgb(105, 105, 105). Red = rgb(105, 105, 105), representing the amounts of red, green, and blue light on a 0–255 scale.
Is DimGray accessible on a white background?
The contrast ratio of DimGray on white (#FFFFFF) is 5.49:1 — AA pass for normal text. On black (#000000) the contrast ratio is 3.83:1 — AA pass for large text only. WCAG 2.1 requires 4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and 7:1 for AAA.
What colors pair well with DimGray?
Based on color theory, DimGray (hsl(0, 0%, 41%)) pairs well with its complementary, analogous, and triadic hues. See the harmony swatches above for the exact hex values of each pairing type.