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Dim Gray vs Wine: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Dim Gray and Wine is hue — Dim Gray is a neutral gray, while Wine is a warm red. Dim Gray (#696969) has an HSL of 0°, 0%, 41%, whereas Wine (#722F37) sits at 353°, 42%, 32%.

Dim Gray#696969
Wine#722F37
#696969Blended: #6E4C50#722F37
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Dim Gray vs Wine: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Dim Gray Wine
BrightnessMedium (L=41%) — balanced, versatileDark (L=32%) — rich, serious, substantial
SaturationNear-neutral (S=0%) — desaturated and restrainedModerately saturated (S=42%) — balanced in intensity
Hue familyGrayRed
TemperatureNeutralWarm
Hex code#696969#722F37
RGB105, 105, 105114, 47, 55

Can you use Dim Gray and Wine together?

Wine text on Dim Gray
Dim Gray text on Wine
Contrast Ratio:1.76:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Dim Gray and Wine Apart

  • ●Look at lightness first: Dim Gray is noticeably lighter.
  • ●Check saturation: Wine looks more vivid and saturated.
  • ●Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

Dim Gray or Wine: Which to Use and Where

Four real design scenarios, with the recommended pick based on hue, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

◆Branding & logos
PickWine

Wine is more saturated (42% HSL vs 0%) so it reads as bolder and more memorable at logo scale, while Dim Gray can feel washed out when printed small.

▢Web UI & body text backgrounds
PickWine

Wine hits a 9.65:1 WCAG contrast against white — safer for text-heavy interfaces — where Dim Gray only reaches 5.49:1 and risks failing AA at small body sizes.

⬡Fashion & apparel
PickWine

Wine is a warm tone that flatters spring/summer collections and warmer skin undertones, while Dim Gray leans cooler and is better suited to autumn/winter layering.

▣Interior design & walls
PickDim Gray

Dim Gray is the more muted of the two (0% saturation) and sits more calmly on large wall surfaces, while Wine's higher chroma can overwhelm a room when used beyond accent pieces.

When to Use Dim Gray vs Wine in Design

Use Dim Gray for:
●Backgrounds and UI chrome
●Professional corporate design
●Minimalist and modern brands
●Text and secondary elements
●Architectural neutrals
Use Wine for:
●Alerts, errors, stop states
●Sale & promotion banners
●Food and beverage packaging
●Sports and energy branding
●Romantic & bold fashion

Dim Gray and Wine Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Dim Gray#696969

Dim Gray (#696969) is a medium, near-neutral gray with a neutral undertone — it feels balanced, versatile and desaturated and restrained.

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Wine#722F37

Wine (#722F37) is a dark, moderately saturated red with a warm undertone — it feels rich, serious, substantial and balanced in intensity.

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Dim Gray and Wine WCAG Contrast Ratios

Text legibility depends on the contrast ratio between foreground and background. WCAG 2.1 AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Use these numbers to choose accessible combinations for your design.

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Dim Gray text on white
5.49:1AA
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Dim Gray text on black
3.83:1AA Large
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Wine text on white
9.65:1AAA
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Wine text on black
2.18:1Fail
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Dim Gray text on Wine
1.76:1Fail
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Wine text on Dim Gray
1.76:1Fail

Explore Dim Gray and Wine individually

Each color has a dedicated page with shades, tints, CSS name, pairings, and color psychology.

Wine color page#722F37 · shades, tints, pairings

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Dim Gray vs Wine FAQ

What is the difference between dim gray and wine?+
The main difference between Dim Gray and Wine is hue — Dim Gray is a neutral gray, while Wine is a warm red. Dim Gray (#696969) has an HSL of 0°, 0%, 41%, whereas Wine (#722F37) sits at 353°, 42%, 32%.
Is dim gray darker than wine?+
No. Wine is the darker of the two at 32% lightness, while Dim Gray sits higher at 41%.
Are dim gray and wine the same color?+
No. Dim Gray is #696969 and Wine is #722F37. They differ by 7° in hue, 9% in lightness, and 42% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, dim gray or wine?+
Wine is more saturated. In HSL, Dim Gray has 0% saturation and Wine has 42% — Wine is the more vivid of the two, while Dim Gray reads as more muted.
Is dim gray warm or cool?+
Dim Gray (#696969) is a neutral gray. Its hue sits at 0° on the color wheel, which places it in the neutral range.
Is wine warm or cool?+
Wine (#722F37) is a warm red. Its hue sits at 353° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Can you use dim gray and wine together?+
Yes. Dim Gray (gray) and Wine (red) can work as a complementary or analogous pair. Use one as the dominant tone and the other as a 10–20% accent to keep the palette balanced.
What color family does dim gray belong to?+
Dim Gray belongs to the gray family. Its HSL is 0°, 0%, 41% — a neutral tone within the broader gray group.
What is the hex code for dim gray?+
The hex code for Dim Gray is #696969. In RGB, that's rgb(105, 105, 105), and in HSL it's hsl(0, 0%, 41%).
What is the hex code for wine?+
The hex code for Wine is #722F37. In RGB, that's rgb(114, 47, 55), and in HSL it's hsl(353, 42%, 32%).