A study in gray
Dim Gray
#696969
also known as dimgrey
- Family
- Gray
- L
- 0.521
- C
- 0.000
- H
- -
Notes
Dim Gray is a mid-charcoal that sits between true gray and dark charcoal. The CSS hex is calibrated to feel low-energy without disappearing into black, which makes it a steady choice for secondary type, borders, and de-emphasized labels in interface design. The lack of color cast keeps it neutral against any accent color. Against white it passes AAA contrast comfortably; against light gray surfaces it remains readable but loses some impact, so a darker shade may serve better. Body text on Dim Gray surfaces should use white or near-white type to maintain legible contrast.
Palette built around Dim Gray
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dim Gray?
Dim Gray is a mid-charcoal that sits between true gray and dark charcoal. The CSS hex is calibrated to feel low-energy without disappearing into black, which makes it a steady choice for secondary type, borders, and de-emphasized labels in interface design. Its hex code is #696969.
What are the tints and shades of Dim Gray?
uishades builds an 11-step OKLCH ramp for Dim Gray (#696969) - its lightest tints through its darkest shades - plus an 11-stop Tailwind scale (50–950), both keyed to the same 50–950 stops. Lightness steps stay evenly spaced and the hue stays stable, so the mid-tones don't go muddy.
What colors pair well with Dim Gray?
Its complementary color is #696969. Triadic partners are #696969 and #696969; analogous neighbours are #696969 and #696969.
What are the OKLCH and RGB values of Dim Gray?
Dim Gray is #696969 - OKLCH 0.521 0.000 0°, rgb(105 105 105), in the gray family. Also known as dimgrey.