#556665
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
0.124
Hue H
176°
Saturation S
9%
Lightness L
37%
Value V
40%
Temperature
Neutral
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Near gray
Hue family
Cyan
Contrast on white: 6.04:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 3.47:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#556665
Protanopia
#5c5d65
Deuteranopia
#5b5a65
Tritanopia
#566565
Achromatopsia
#616161
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.