#5A5955
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
0.1
Hue H
48°
Saturation S
3%
Lightness L
34%
Value V
35%
Temperature
Neutral
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Near gray
Hue family
Gray
Contrast on white: 7.01:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Pass)
Contrast on black: 2.99:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#5a5955
Protanopia
#5a5a56
Deuteranopia
#5a5a56
Tritanopia
#5a5757
Achromatopsia
#595959
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.