BLUES

Magnetic Gray

#779096

RGB 119, 144, 150 · HSL 192°, 13%, 53% · CMYK 21, 4, 0, 41

Magnetic Gray is #779096 in HEX — rgb(119, 144, 150), hsl(192°, 13%, 53%), cmyk(21%, 4%, 0%, 41%).

Magnetic Gray pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 192°, 13%, 53%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#779096

RGB119, 144, 150

HSL192°, 13%, 53%

HSV192°, 21%, 59%

CMYK21, 4, 0, 41

Decimal7835798

CSS RGBrgb(119, 144, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(192, 13%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Magnetic Gray N500-5

Exact match

Dulux

Aspinall Blue SG5D4

ΔE 1.8 · #75929A

IKEA

IKEA158 158

ΔE 1.8 · #7C9195

PPG

Baritone 1149-5

ΔE 2.1 · #708E95

Kilz

Stray Gray RE120-01

ΔE 2.5 · #7D939C

Sherwin-Williams

Whirlpool SW9135

ΔE 2.8 · #80969D

Hallman-Lindsay

Lexington Blue historic-lexington-blue

ΔE 2.8 · #7D9294

Benjamin Moore

Blue AF-505

ΔE 2.9 · #6F898E

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 3.3 · #82979D

Vista Paint

Lexington Blue C-1364

ΔE 3.4 · #7D9091

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 3.6 · #7997A1

Valspar

Northern Juniper 5001-4B

ΔE 3.6 · #768B8C

Dunn-Edwards

Thundercloud DE5774

ΔE 4.8 · #698589

RAL

Squirrel Grey 7000

ΔE 5.4 · #78858B

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 6.6 · #889099

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 9.8 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#779096

#977E78

Analogous

#78978D

#779096

#788197

Triadic

#779096

#977890

#909778

Split-Complementary

#779096

#977881

#978D78

Tetradic

#779096

#8D7897

#977E78

#819778

Monochromatic

#333F42

#54686D

#779096

#A3B4B8

#CED7D9

Rectangle

#779096

#7E7897

#977E78

#909778

Compound

#779096

#788197

#977E78

#978D78

Variations

Lighter

#93A7AC

#AFBCBF

#D1D7D9

Darker

#5D757B

#405155

#252F32

Saturation

#828A8C

#789097

#43B0CB

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.38:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.21:1

Deuteranopia

#779096

#858997

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#779096

#8C8C95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#779096

#77918F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Magnetic Gray lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#99998C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#779096

Daylight 5500K

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

#869EB0

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.

#906256

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: #779096;

CSS — background

background-color: #779096;

CSS Variable

--color-magnetic-gray: #779096;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magnetic-gray': '#779096' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#779096] text-[#779096]

SCSS

$magnetic-gray: #779096;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #779096?

#779096 is Magnetic Gray, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #779096 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magnetic Gray?

Magnetic Gray works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Magnetic Gray?

Magnetic Gray pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Magnetic Gray?

You can download Magnetic Gray 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 Magnetic Gray?

The hex code is #779096. In RGB it's 119, 144, 150, and in HSL it's 192°, 13%, 53%.

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