Light Slate Gray
A professional and stable dusty blue gray
Light Slate Gray is a dusty, desaturated blue with strong gray undertones. This muted tone provides a professional, stable backdrop for corporate UI designs or security-focused applications. Because it has enough contrast to support small, black text, it functions well as a reliable base or subtle divider. The hex code for this color is #778899, which pairs beautifully with cream whites or deeper, charcoal neutrals.
About Light Slate Gray
Blue gone grey under an overcast sky
What does light slate gray mean?
People often read this color as overcast weather, worn metal, and cloudy water, so it commonly suggests coolness, restraint, and a sober, workmanlike mood. Its low saturation and mid lightness make it feel matte and dusty, like a surface that absorbs light instead of shining back.
Where you see light slate gray
- storm clouds
- concrete in the rain
- galvanized fences
- slate roofs
- denim washed many times
- pewter hardware
What it works for
It works well as a muted backdrop in dashboards, text-heavy interfaces, and palettes that need a cool grey with a faint blue cast.
What colors go with light slate gray?
Questions about Light Slate Gray
What is the hex code for Light Slate Gray?
Light Slate Gray is #778899. In RGB that is rgb(119, 136, 153), in HSL hsl(210, 14%, 53%) and in CMYK 22%, 11%, 0%, 40%.
Is #778899 a warm or cool color?
#778899 reads as a distinctly cool color because of its heavy blue and gray undertones. This coolness gives it a reserved, professional feel, making it less suitable for designs requiring warmth or energy, but perfect for applications needing stability, calm, or corporate seriousness.
Is Light Slate Gray readable on white or black?
Light Slate Gray has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.