Color Name: Dim Gray
Hex Color Code: #696969
RGB Color Code: RGB(105, 105, 105)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 58.8%





The Dim Gray color is a dark shade of gray and belongs to the X11 color list.


What color is Dim Gray?

Dim Gray color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dim Gray is #696969, and the RGB color code is RGB(105, 105, 105).

In the RGB color model, Dim Gray has a red value of 105, a green value of 105, and a blue value of 105. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 58.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 0.0 % saturation, and 41.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dim Gray has a hue of 0° (degrees), 0.0 % saturation and 41.2 % brightness/value.


Dim Gray is cool or warm?

The color Dim Gray is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color


What is the LRV of Dim Gray?

Dim Gray has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Dim Gray color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(105, 105, 105)
Red
105 (41.2%)
Green
105 (41.2%)
Blue
105 (41.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
58.82%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 0.0 %, 41.2 %)

Hue
Saturation
0.00 %.
Lightness
41.18 %.

RYB

RYB(96, 115, 123)
Red
96 (37.7%)
Yellow
115 (45.1%)
Blue
123 (48.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
0.00 %.
Brightness / Value
41.18 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 41.18 %

B: 58.82 %

XYZ

X : 13.43

Y : 14.13

Z : 15.38

YXY

Y1 : 14.13

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 58.82%

M : 58.82%

Y : 58.82%


LRV

~ 14.1 %

Munsell Color System

N4.3

CIE-Lab

L : 44.41

A : 0

B : -0.01

CIE-Lch

L : 44.41

C : 0.01

H : 296.81

CIE-Luv

L : 44.41

U : 0

V : -0.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.59

A : -2.01

B : 2.04






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dim Gray


Here are the colors similar to Dim Gray . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#676767
Granite Gray
ΔE - 0.76 (99.2% similar)
#727472
Nickel
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#555555
Davy's gray
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Dim Gray color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dim Gray to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Dim Gray color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dim Gray to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Dim Gray color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dim Gray to Pantone PMS


#646667
PANTONE 4195 C
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#6F6E6D
PANTONE 8402 C
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#6E6C69
PANTONE 10395 C
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#63666A
PANTONE Cool Gray 10 C
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Dim Gray color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dim Gray to British Standard 4800


#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Dim Gray color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dim Gray to RAL Classic


#6C6E6B
RAL 7005 - Mouse Gray
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#6B665E
RAL 7039 - Quartz Gray
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#575D5E
RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#5B686D
RAL 7031 - Blue Gray
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)





Paint similar to Dim Gray


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dim Gray . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


Dim Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dim Gray to Benjamin Moore


#696867
Overcoat (CC-544)
ΔE - 0.81 (99.2% similar)
#6A6967
Burnt Ember (CSP-120)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#6C6B6D
Arctic Seal (CSP-15)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#626463
City Shadow (CSP-60)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dim Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dim Gray to Dunn-Edwards


#6C6B6A
Boat Anchor (DE 6377)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#646767
Pointed Rock (DE 6363)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#6A6B67
Iron-ic (DET 611)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#676965
Fade to Black (DET 629)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)


Behr


Dim Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dim Gray to Behr


#676A6A
Imperial Gray (PPU26-02)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#6A6D6D
Dark Ash (770F-5)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#636365
Digital (N530-6)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#6F6F6D
Welded Iron (HDC-AC-17A)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)





PPG Paints


Dim Gray color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dim Gray to PPG Paints


#6F6F6E
Slate Mine (PPG0996-6)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#6F6A68
Gibraltar Gray (PPG1002-6)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#6E706D
Up In Smoke (PPG1010-6)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#6A6B65
Armory (PPG1009-6)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


Valspar


Dim Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dim Gray to Valspar


#656764
Ocean Storm (4004-2B)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#616467
High-Speed Steel (4005-2B)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#6C6C67
Portland Twilight (V121-3)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#656B6F
Bottlenose Dolphin (V112-3)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Dim Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dim Gray to Sherwin Williams


#636562
Grizzle Gray (SW 7068)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#616564
Roycroft Pewter (SW 2848)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#616669
Web Gray (SW 7075)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#63655F
Night Owl (SW 7061)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







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