DimGray — #696969 HEX Color

#696969rgb(105, 105, 105)

About DimGray

DimGray (#696969) is a warm, mid, muted neutral tone with a hue of 0°, saturation of 0% and lightness of 41%. It works well for backgrounds and minimalist UI and conveys a timeless feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 5.49:1, while on black it reaches 3.83:1 — so prefer white text when using #696969 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#696969

RGBrgb(105, 105, 105)

HSLhsl(0°, 0%, 41%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 59%)

CIELABLab(44.4, 0, 0)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

5.49:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

3.83:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #696969 as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #696969;

color: #696969;

border: 2px solid #696969;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #696969, #696969);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #696969;
  --color-primary-rgb: 105, 105, 105;
  --color-primary-hsl: 0, 0%, 41%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #696969?

Color #696969 is commonly known as DimGray. It is a warm, mid, muted neutral tone.

Is #696969 a warm or cool color?

DimGray (#696969) is a warm color. With a hue of 0°, it falls in the neutral family.

What colors go well with #696969?

Colors that pair well with DimGray (#696969) include its complementary color (#696969), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous neutral tones for harmonious palettes.