Dim
Also known as: White Gauze , Modest Silver , In the Shadows , Chicago Fog
As a soft take on gray, Dim carries neutral and understated energy that suits 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Dim
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.76:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.92:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Dim background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dim
Dim with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dim
Dim triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Dim : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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