GREYS

Link

#778290

RGB 119, 130, 144 · HSL 214°, 10%, 52% · CMYK 17, 10, 0, 44

Link is #778290 in HEX — rgb(119, 130, 144), hsl(214°, 10%, 52%), cmyk(17%, 10%, 0%, 44%).

Link pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 214°, 10%, 52%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#778290

RGB119, 130, 144

HSL214°, 10%, 52%

HSV214°, 17%, 56%

CMYK17, 10, 0, 44

Decimal7832208

CSS RGBrgb(119, 130, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(214, 10%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Link S38A4

ΔE 0.8 · #778390

Benjamin Moore

Bachelor 1629

ΔE 1.2 · #768492

Hallman-Lindsay

Slate Tint 520

ΔE 1.8 · #7A818D

Behr

Forever Denim PPU14-5

ΔE 1.9 · #778591

Vista Paint

Mirador K-795

ΔE 2.2 · #748490

Valspar

Seattle Haze 4003-4B

ΔE 2.3 · #777E8E

Dunn-Edwards

Mica Creek DE5823

ΔE 2.7 · #70828F

Sherwin-Williams

Storm Cloud SW6249

ΔE 3 · #7A848D

Kilz

Magical Twilight RB280-01

ΔE 3 · #7B8193

PPG

Prophetic Sea 1042-5

ΔE 4 · #818B9C

RAL

Squirrel Grey 7000

ΔE 4.8 · #78858B

IKEA

IKEA154 154

ΔE 6 · #667480

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 6.3 · #889099

Farrow & Ball

De Nimes 299

ΔE 7.3 · #6A7C80

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 8.9 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 9.3 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

A near-neutral with a subtle cool violet undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#778290

#918678

Analogous

#788F91

#778290

#7A7891

Triadic

#778290

#917883

#839178

Split-Complementary

#778290

#917A78

#8F9178

Tetradic

#778290

#91788F

#918678

#78917A

Monochromatic

#32373E

#555D68

#778290

#A2AAB3

#CDD0D6

Rectangle

#778290

#867891

#918678

#839178

Compound

#778290

#7A7891

#918678

#8F9178

Variations

Lighter

#939CA7

#AFB5BC

#D1D4D7

Darker

#5F6975

#414851

#262A2F

Saturation

#818488

#788391

#417CC8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.90:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.38:1

Deuteranopia

#778290

#7B8091

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#778290

#80808E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#778290

#768482

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Link gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#998E87

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#778290

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#8693AB

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8D7455

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #778290;

CSS — background

background-color: #778290;

CSS Variable

--color-link: #778290;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'link': '#778290' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#778290] text-[#778290]

SCSS

$link: #778290;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #778290?

#778290 is Link, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #778290 warm or cool?

Link reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Link?

Link works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Link?

Link pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Link?

You can download Link on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Link?

The hex code is #778290. In RGB it's 119, 130, 144, and in HSL it's 214°, 10%, 52%.

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