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Storm Dust

#666666 aka “Dove Gray” by Zendesk

Storm Dust is a warm medium color with the hex code #666666. Also known as "Dove Gray" by Zendesk . This muted hue can be represented as RGB 102, 102, 102 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 60% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color. Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.

Storm Dust color values

HEX
#666666
RGB
102, 102, 102
HSL
0°, 0%, 40%
CMYK
0, 0, 0, 60

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Storm Dust sits at 0° on the color wheel with 0% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. At near-zero saturation, it reads as a pure gray, with hue playing almost no role in its character. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Storm Dust is rendered as rgb(102, 102, 102), where the red channel dominates at 102, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Storm Dust translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 0M 0Y 60K. A substantial black component (60%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Dove Gray.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Storm Dust

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #666666;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 102, 102, 102;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#666666',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 0%
K: 60%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(102, 102, 102)
rgba(102, 102, 102, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using Storm Dust

1 brand uses this color in their identity

Zendesk

Technology • In-house Zendesk

Frequently asked questions

What color is #666666?
#666666 is Storm Dust, a warm medium color with RGB values of 102, 102, 102. It has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #666666?
The RGB color code for #666666 is rgb(102, 102, 102). This means it contains 102 red, 102 green, and 102 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Storm Dust a warm or cool color?
Storm Dust (#666666) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #666666 in CSS?
You can use #666666 in CSS with: background-color: #666666; or color: #666666; or as an RGB value: rgb(102, 102, 102). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 0%, 60%.

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