Lucky Grey
Also known as: Steel, Sonic Silver, Westchester Grey, Iron Mountain
Part of the gray family, Lucky Grey pairs a medium base with a balanced and versatile presence — ideal for editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. Lucky Grey plays well with gray tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (4.69:1), but avoid it as text on white.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Lucky Grey
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.48:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 4.69:1
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Best text color on a Lucky Grey background: #000000
Palettes featuring Lucky Grey
Lucky Grey with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lucky Grey
Lucky Grey triad
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.
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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