Dove gray color

A medium gray with a soft, warm feel, like the feathers of a dove. It is a classic choice for suits, wedding themes and calm living rooms.

Also known as: Dove grey.

Dove gray · #6D6C6C

About dove gray

Dove gray (#6D6C6C) is a neutral, mid-tone, almost unsaturated color. It belongs to the grays family. It mixes 109 red, 108 green and 108 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in menswear, weddings, living rooms.

Dove gray shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Dove gray color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split complementary

Tetradic

Dove gray color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Dove gray

Analogous palette · Dove gray

Complementary palette · Dove gray

Triadic palette · Dove gray

With neutrals palette · Dove gray

With an accent palette · Dove gray

Dove gray contrast with text

White textContrast 5.2:1 · AA

Black textContrast 4.0:1 · AA large text

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --dove-gray: #6D6C6C;
  --dove-gray-rgb: 109, 108, 108;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--dove-gray); }
.text { color: var(--dove-gray); }

Colors similar to dove gray

Lead gray Nickel Steel gray Gray Gunmetal gray Dark gray Taupe gray Smoke gray Payne's gray Slate gray

Themed palettes with this color

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for dove gray?

The hex code for dove gray is #6D6C6C. In RGB it is rgb(109, 108, 108), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 43%) and in CMYK 0, 1, 1, 57.

What is the complementary color of dove gray?

Its complement on the color wheel is #6C6D6D, close to dove gray. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on dove gray?

Yes. The contrast with white is 5.2:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).