GREYS

Dim Grey

#696969

RGB 105, 105, 105 · HSL 0°, 0%, 41% · CMYK 0, 0, 0, 59

Dim Grey is #696969 in HEX — rgb(105, 105, 105), hsl(0°, 0%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 59%).

Dim Grey pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 0°, 0%, 41%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#696969

RGB105, 105, 105

HSL0°, 0%, 41%

HSV0°, 0%, 41%

CMYK0, 0, 0, 59

Decimal6908265

CSS RGBrgb(105, 105, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 0%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Overcoat CC-544

ΔE 0.7 · #6A6968

Kilz

Sooty RM160

ΔE 0.8 · #6A6B6B

Dunn-Edwards

Boat Anchor DE6377

ΔE 1.1 · #6C6B6A

Vista Paint

Polished Pewter C-1463

ΔE 1.9 · #646869

Dulux

Teahouse SN4G6

ΔE 2.2 · #666966

Behr

Dark Ash 770F-5

ΔE 2.2 · #6A6D6F

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished Pewter historic-polished-pewter

ΔE 2.3 · #636869

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 2.4 · #646462

PPG

Gibraltar Gray 1002-6

ΔE 2.5 · #6F6A68

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 2.6 · #626664

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Pewter SW2848

ΔE 2.7 · #616564

Valspar

High-Speed Steel 4005-2B

ΔE 2.8 · #6B6E71

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 5.5 · #6C6960

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 7.4 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 8.4 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 13.5 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneRed UndertonePink

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral pink undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#696969

Analogous

#696969

Triadic

#696969

Split-Complementary

#696969

Tetradic

#696969

Monochromatic

#1C1C1C

#424242

#696969

#8F8F8F

#B5B5B5

Rectangle

#696969

Compound

#696969

Variations

Lighter

#878787

#A5A5A5

#CACACA

Darker

#545454

#3A3A3A

#212121

Saturation

#696969

#9D3434

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.49:1

vs Black

3.83:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#696969

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#696969

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#696969

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dim Grey gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#8E7B6A

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#696969

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#7B808E

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#436F6F

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #696969;

CSS — background

background-color: #696969;

CSS Variable

--color-dim-grey: #696969;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dim-grey': '#696969' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#696969] text-[#696969]

SCSS

$dim-grey: #696969;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #696969?

#696969 is Dim Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #696969 warm or cool?

Dim Grey reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dim Grey?

Dim Grey works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Dim Grey?

Dim Grey pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Dim Grey?

You can download Dim Grey on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Dim Grey?

The hex code is #696969. In RGB it's 105, 105, 105, and in HSL it's 0°, 0%, 41%.

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