#596B6B
Approximate name: Dim Gray
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
DimGray
Relative luminance
0.137
Hue H
180°
Saturation S
9%
Lightness L
38%
Value V
42%
Temperature
Neutral
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Near gray
Hue family
Cyan
Contrast on white: 5.61:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 3.74:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#596b6b
Protanopia
#61616b
Deuteranopia
#605e6b
Tritanopia
#5a6b6b
Achromatopsia
#666666
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.