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Storm Gray

#777788

Storm Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #777788. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 119, 119, 136 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 12%, 0%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Storm Gray color values

HEX
#777788
RGB
119, 119, 136
HSL
240°, 7%, 50%
CMYK
12, 12, 0, 47

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Storm Gray sits at 240° on the color wheel with 7% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue 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 Gray is rendered as rgb(119, 119, 136), where the blue channel is highest at 136, though it sits close to the other channels. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Storm Gray translates to a CMYK breakdown of 12C 12M 0Y 47K. With a moderate key (47%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Storm Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #777788;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 119, 119, 136;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#777788',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 12%
M: 12%
Y: 0%
K: 47%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(119, 119, 136)
rgba(119, 119, 136, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #777788?
#777788 is Storm Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 119, 119, 136. It has a hue of 240°, 7% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #777788?
The RGB color code for #777788 is rgb(119, 119, 136). This means it contains 119 red, 119 green, and 136 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Storm Gray a warm or cool color?
Storm Gray (#777788) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #777788 in CSS?
You can use #777788 in CSS with: background-color: #777788; or color: #777788; or as an RGB value: rgb(119, 119, 136). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 12%, 0%, 47%.

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