Neutral Gray 40 is a medium-dark, neutral shade in the gray color family, with a neutral feel. Its HEX code is #666666, which equals rgb(102, 102, 102) in RGB and hsl(0, 0%, 40%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M0 Y0 K60, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#666666 - RGB
102, 102, 102 - HSL
0°, 0%, 40% - CMYK
0, 0, 0, 60 - Family
Gray - Tone
Medium-dark, neutral
About Neutral Gray 40
Gray shades are neutral and versatile. They provide calm backgrounds, readable text colors and borders, and let brighter accent colors stand out. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.74:1. Its complementary color is #666666.
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Neutral Gray 40 color codes
| HEX | #666666 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(102, 102, 102) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 40%) |
| HSV | 0°, 0%, 40% |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 0%, 60% |
| Decimal | 6710886 |
Shades and tints of Neutral Gray 40
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6E6E6 - 100
#CCCCCC - 200
#B3B3B3 - 300
#999999 - 400
#808080 - 500
#666666 - 600
#555555 - 700
#444444 - 800
#333333 - 900
#222222 - 950
#111111
Color harmonies for Neutral Gray 40
- Complementary
#666666≈ Dim Gray - Analogous −30°
#666666≈ Dim Gray - Analogous +30°
#666666≈ Dim Gray - Triadic +120°
#666666≈ Dim Gray - Triadic +240°
#666666≈ Dim Gray - Split 150°
#666666≈ Dim Gray - Split 210°
#666666≈ Dim Gray
Contrast and accessibility of Neutral Gray 40
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Neutral Gray 40 | Aa | 5.74:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Neutral Gray 40 | Aa | 3.66:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Neutral Gray 40
background-color: #666666;color: #666666;background-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 40%);:root { --color-neutral-gray-40: #666666; }class="bg-[#666666]"Colors similar to Neutral Gray 40
- Dim Gray
#696969 - Warm Gray 40
#6F665D - Cool Gray 40
#5D646F - Neutral Gray 35
#595959 - Neutral Gray 45
#737373 - Cool Gray 45
#68717D - Warm Gray 35
#615951 - Cool Gray 35
#515861 - Warm Gray 45
#7D7368 - Ebony
#555D50 - Medium Dark Dusty Persimmon
#816756 - Medium Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#816356
More gray shades
- Ebony
#555D50 - Neutral Gray 15
#262626 - Neutral Gray 20
#333333 - Neutral Gray 25
#404040 - Neutral Gray 30
#4C4C4C - Neutral Gray 35
#595959 - Neutral Gray 45
#737373 - Neutral Gray 55
#8C8C8C - Neutral Gray 60
#999999 - Neutral Gray 65
#A6A6A6 - Neutral Gray 70
#B2B2B2
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Neutral Gray 40?
The HEX code for Neutral Gray 40 is #666666.
What is the RGB value of Neutral Gray 40?
Neutral Gray 40 has an RGB value of 102, 102, 102 (rgb(102, 102, 102)). In HSL it is 0°, 0%, 40%.
What text color should I use on Neutral Gray 40?
Use white text on Neutral Gray 40. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.74:1 and black text has 3.66:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Neutral Gray 40?
The complementary color of Neutral Gray 40 is #666666. Analogous colors #666666 and #666666 also pair well.