Dim Gray Color (#696969)
Dim Gray is a CSS named color defined as hex code #696969. Dim Gray is a dark neutral gray with equal red, green and blue values of 105. It is darker than CSS gray.
Color Overview & Formats
dimgrayLuminance: 0.1413| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #696969 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(105, 105, 105) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 41%) | Hue (0°), Saturation (0%), Lightness (41%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 0%, 41%) | Hue, Saturation (0%), Value/Brightness (41%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 59%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.521 0.000 0.0) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #696969; /* or dimgray */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #696969, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with white text: White text on Dim Gray reaches 5.49:1 (WCAG AA).
What Colors Go With Dim Gray?
These 6 colors all go well with Dim Gray (#696969), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Dim Gray: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Dim Gray (HSL 0°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (0° to 180°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (330° and 30°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (120° and 240°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 3.83:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 5.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 2.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Dim Gray Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#696969)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
dimgray = #696969 (rgb(105, 105, 105))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for secondary text, icons, borders and calm, restrained interfaces. On Dim Gray, white text passes WCAG AA at every size (5.49:1); black text passes only for large text (3.83:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Dim Gray?
Only for large text. Black text on Dim Gray has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 3.83:1: enough for large text (3:1) but below the 4.5:1 needed for body text.
Can I use white text on Dim Gray?
Yes. White text on Dim Gray has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 5.49:1, which passes AA (4.5:1) for all text sizes but not the stricter AAA level (7:1) for body text.
What colors go with Dim Gray?
White, Ivory, White Smoke, Gold, Light Gray and Sky Blue all go well with Dim Gray. White (5.49:1), Ivory (5.44:1) and White Smoke (5.04:1) have enough contrast for text on Dim Gray; Gold, Light Gray and Sky Blue work better as a background or accent.
Is dim gray darker than gray?
Yes. Dim Gray (#696969) has a lightness of 41%, while CSS Gray (#808080) has 50%.