What is the hex code for Dark Gray?

The hex code for Dark Gray is #A9A9A9. In RGB that is rgb(169, 169, 169), and in HSL it is hsl(0, 0%, 66%).

What RGB values make Dark Gray?

Dark Gray is 169 red, 169 green, and 169 blue, written as rgb(169, 169, 169).

Dark Gray scores 2.35:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: darkgray directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #A9A9A9.

#A9A9A9

Dark Gray is a gray tone at #A9A9A9. It sits at 0 degrees on the color wheel with 0% saturation and 66% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Dark Gray with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#EEEEEE

Tint 60%

#DDDDDD

Tint 40%

#CBCBCB

Tint 20%

#BABABA

Base

#A9A9A9

Shade 20%

#878787

Shade 40%

#656565

Shade 60%

#444444

Shade 80%

#222222

On white

Sample text

2.35:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

8.94:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Dark Gray?: The hex code for Dark Gray is #A9A9A9. In RGB that is rgb(169, 169, 169), and in HSL it is hsl(0, 0%, 66%).
What RGB values make Dark Gray?: Dark Gray is 169 red, 169 green, and 169 blue, written as rgb(169, 169, 169).
Is Dark Gray readable as text on a white background?: Dark Gray scores 2.35:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Dark Gray a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: darkgray directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #A9A9A9.