Dimgray colour (#696969)
Dimgray is medium a neutral grey with hex code #696969, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 105, 105, 105; in HSL 0°, 0%, 41%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Dimgray colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Dimgray in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #696969 |
| RGB | rgb(105, 105, 105) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.412, 0.412, 0.412 |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 41%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 0%, 0%, 59% |
| CSS | color: dimgray; |
Shades and tints of Dimgray
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#e6e6e6 | #cccccc | #b3b3b3 | #999999 | #808080 | #666666 | #4d4d4d | #333333 | #1a1a1a |
Colours that go with Dimgray
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #696969 | |
| Triadic | #696969 | #696969 |
| Analogous | #696969 | #696969 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| gray | #808080 | close |
| slategray | #708090 | close |
| lightslategray | #778899 | close |
| darkolivegreen | #556b2f | close |
| darkslateblue | #483d8b | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Dimgray against white is 5.49:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 3.83:1 (fails). Use Dimgray for text on white backgrounds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Dimgray?
#696969.
What is Dimgray in RGB?
rgb(105, 105, 105).
What colour is complementary to Dimgray?
#696969, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.