Characteristics, colour codes, shades and mixing of dark grey

Dark grey is a shade that falls between black and lighter grey. It is often used in elegant, modern and professional environments as it exudes an unobtrusive and neutral feel. Dark grey combines well with other colours and is very versatile in both fashion and interior design. It is not as hard and bold as black, but still gives a serious and understated impression.

In psychology, dark grey can be a symbol of power, stability and reliability. It does not draw too much attention to itself, so it can also serve as an excellent background colour to highlight other colours. It is often used in logos and branding in the business world as it conveys respect and credibility. In the home, dark grey furniture and accessories create an elegant, understated atmosphere that can easily be complemented with bright splashes of colour.

RGB and HEX colour codes for dark grey

The dark grey colour codes in the RGB and HEX colour systems are:

Colour scheme	Code/Weights
Hex	#A9A9A9
RGB	rgb(169,169,169)
HSL	hsl(0, 0%, 66%)
HSV/HSB	hsv(0, 0%, 66%)
CMYK	cmyk(0%,0%,0%,34%)
Contrasting colour	#565656
Complementary colour	#565656

Dark and light shades of dark grey

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Dark shades

Light shades

Complementary colour palettes of dark grey

Shades of dark grey and their complementary colours can be excellent choices for modern and elegant design projects. Below are some different colour palettes that can serve as inspiration for your next project.

Complementary palette

Analogue palette

Monochrome palette

Triad palette

Tetrade palette

Split complementary palette

Neutral palette

What is the colour of dark grey?

The colour dark grey is a deep, almost black shade of grey that suggests elegance and seriousness. Not as dark as black, but much more muted than light grey.

What is the colour of dark grey?

The colour of dark grey depends on how much black and white are mixed together. The more black there is, the darker the shade of grey. In addition, the type and intensity of the lighting and the surface on which it appears (e.g. matte, glossy) can also affect the shade of dark grey. The specific RGB or CMYK values will also determine exactly what shade of dark grey the colour will be.

How is it possible to mix the dark grey colour?

The dark grey colour can be achieved by mixing black and white paint, but using a higher proportion of black paint. This will achieve the desired shade of dark grey. Alternatively, you can add a small amount of another colour (e.g. blue), Green or red) to achieve a deeper tone with the grey, but make sure that these proportions remain small compared to the black and white paint proportions.