Dim
Also known as: White Gauze, Modest Silver, In the Shadows, Chicago Fog
Dim sits on the neutral side of the spectrum: a muted gray that feels neutral and understated. Try it in minimal interfaces and architecture. Set it against a gray accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.92:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Dim color codes
- HEX
- #C8C2BE
- RGB
- rgb(200, 194, 190)
- RGBA
- rgba(200, 194, 190, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(24, 8%, 76%)
- HSV
- hsv(24, 5%, 78%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 5%, 22%)
- LAB
- lab(78.8 1.6 2.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(81.8% 0.009 56.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: silver#C0C0C0 · ΔE 3.3
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 4.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Dim works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Dim
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Dim by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.76:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.92:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Dim background: #000000
Palettes featuring Dim
Dim with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dim
Dim triad
Similar colors
- Warm Ashes#CFC9C7 · ΔE 2.1
- Silver-Tongued#CDC7C7 · ΔE 2.6
- Silverplate#C2C0BA · ΔE 2.7
- Argento#CECAC3 · ΔE 2.8
- Brume#C6C6C2 · ΔE 3.2
- Rampart#BCB7B1 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dim is closest to Metallic.
Dim FAQs
What color is Dim?
Dim is a light gray with the hex code #C8C2BE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 24°, 8% saturation, and 76% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dim?
The hex code for Dim is #C8C2BE. In RGB it's rgb(200, 194, 190), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 5%, 22%).
What colors go well with Dim?
Dim pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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