1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Dim Grey

Color Dim Grey gray (#696969):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dim Grey gray (#696969):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Dim Grey / #696969

The HTML HEX code is #696969. The corresponding color name is "Dim Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 105%, Green (G): 105%, Blue (B): 105%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 59%. In the HSL color space, #696969 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 41%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 0% for saturation, and 41% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 44, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 13, Y: 14, Z: 15. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4118, U (chrominance) = 0.0000, and V (chrominance) = 0.0000.

The decimal value of the color is 6908265. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #9C9C9C for a 20% lighter version and #363636 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #696969, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6504 Kelvin (6504K).

The approximate wavelength of #696969 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dim Grey (Hex: #696969): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #696969, also known as Dim Grey, shares similarities with the color of ashes after a fire. It evokes a somber and mysterious atmosphere, reminiscent of charred wood and smoldering embers. This muted grey tone can be found in urban landscapes, such as concrete sidewalks and skyscrapers, adding a sense of sophistication and modernity. Furthermore, it can be compared to the color of rain clouds, signifying an impending storm or a calm before the downpour. In nature, Dim Grey can be seen in the texture of weathered rocks and the shadows cast by towering mountains.

Tints and Shades of #696969 HEX color (Dim Grey)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #696969, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #DADADA
• #B4B4B4
• #8F8F8F
• #696969
• #4F4F4F
• #353535
• #1A1A1A
• #000000

Tones of Dim Grey (#696969 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #696969, #727272 is the less saturated color, while #696969 is the most saturated one.

• #727272
• #707070
• #6e6e6e
• #6b6b6b
• #696969
• #353535
• #292929
• #1c1c1c
• #101010

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #696969;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #696969; }

.text {color:#696969;}

.background {background-color:#696969;}

.border {border:1px solid #696969;}