Lucky Grey
Also known as: Steel , Sonic Silver , Westchester Grey , Iron Mountain
As a medium take on gray, Lucky Grey carries balanced and versatile energy that suits editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. Lucky Grey plays well with gray tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (4.69:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Lucky Grey color codes
- HEX
- #777777
- RGB
- rgb(119, 119, 119)
- RGBA
- rgba(119, 119, 119, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 0%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 0%, 47%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 53%)
- LAB
- lab(50.0 0.0 0.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(56.9% 0.000 0.0)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: gray #808080 · ΔE 3.5
- RAL 7037: Dusty grey #7C7F7E · ΔE 3.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Lucky Grey works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Lucky Grey
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Lucky Grey by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 4.48:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.69:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Lucky Grey background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lucky Grey
Lucky Grey with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lucky Grey
Lucky Grey triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Bank Vault #757374 · ΔE 2.0
- Grey #808080 · ΔE 3.5
- Ironside #7E8082 · ΔE 3.7
- Gunsmoke #7A7C76 · ΔE 4.2
- Wolf Pack #78776F · ΔE 4.4
- Mule #827B77 · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lucky Grey is closest to Bank Vault .
FAQ
Lucky Grey FAQs
What color is Lucky Grey?
Lucky Grey is a medium gray with the hex code #777777. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lucky Grey?
The hex code for Lucky Grey is #777777. In RGB it's rgb(119, 119, 119), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 53%).
What colors go well with Lucky Grey?
Lucky Grey pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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