GREYS

Shadow Effect

#788788

RGB 120, 135, 136 · HSL 184°, 6%, 50% · CMYK 12, 1, 0, 47

Shadow Effect is #788788 in HEX — rgb(120, 135, 136), hsl(184°, 6%, 50%), cmyk(12%, 1%, 0%, 47%).

Shadow Effect pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 184°, 6%, 50%. 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#788788

RGB120, 135, 136

HSL184°, 6%, 50%

HSV184°, 12%, 53%

CMYK12, 1, 0, 47

Decimal7899016

CSS RGBrgb(120, 135, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 6%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Templeton HC-161

ΔE 0.6 · #788787

PPG

Rough Ride 1036-5

ΔE 1.1 · #7A8687

Behr

Juniper Ash PPU12-16

ΔE 2.3 · #798885

Vista Paint

Gothic Grey K-835

ΔE 2.3 · #7E8788

Valspar

Northern Juniper 5001-4B

ΔE 2.4 · #768B8C

Kilz

Downpour RM100

ΔE 2.6 · #808C8B

Hallman-Lindsay

London Road 527

ΔE 3 · #7F878A

RAL

Squirrel Grey 7000

ΔE 3.1 · #78858B

IKEA

IKEA184 184

ΔE 3.5 · #788082

Dunn-Edwards

Enchanted Eve DE6313

ΔE 3.6 · #79837F

Sherwin-Williams

Software SW7074

ΔE 3.9 · #7F8486

Dulux

Rangitikei River NZ9A9

ΔE 4 · #6F7D80

Colorhouse

Stone .07 Stone-07

ΔE 4.7 · #848A86

Farrow & Ball

De Nimes 299

ΔE 4.9 · #6A7C80

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 5.9 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 6.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#788788

#877978

Analogous

#788781

#788788

#787E87

Triadic

#788788

#877886

#868778

Split-Complementary

#788788

#87787E

#878178

Tetradic

#788788

#817887

#877978

#7E8778

Monochromatic

#303636

#545E5F

#788788

#A0AAAB

#C9CFCF

Rectangle

#788788

#797887

#877978

#868778

Compound

#788788

#787E87

#877978

#878178

Variations

Lighter

#939E9F

#AFB6B6

#D1D4D4

Darker

#606C6C

#414A4B

#262B2C

Saturation

#7D8182

#788687

#3CBAC3

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

3.74:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.62:1

Deuteranopia

#788788

#818289

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#788788

#858588

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#788788

#788786

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Shadow Effect 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

#999281

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#788788

Daylight 5500K

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

#8797A5

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.

#875551

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: #788788;

CSS — background

background-color: #788788;

CSS Variable

--color-shadow-effect: #788788;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shadow-effect': '#788788' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#788788] text-[#788788]

SCSS

$shadow-effect: #788788;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #788788?

#788788 is Shadow Effect, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #788788 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shadow Effect?

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

What colors pair well with Shadow Effect?

Shadow Effect 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 Shadow Effect?

You can download Shadow Effect 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 Shadow Effect?

The hex code is #788788. In RGB it's 120, 135, 136, and in HSL it's 184°, 6%, 50%.

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