Mercury

Also known as: Plaster, White Edgar, Coronation, Super Silver

With its neutral undertone, Mercury (#EBEBEB) comes across as neutral and understated. Designers reach for it in architecture and editorial layouts. Mercury plays well with gray tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (17.62:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.

Mercury color codes

HEX
#EBEBEB
RGB
rgb(235, 235, 235)
RGBA
rgba(235, 235, 235, 1)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 92%)
HSV
hsv(0, 0%, 92%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 8%)
LAB
lab(93.0 0.0 0.0)
OKLCH
oklch(94.0% 0.000 0.0)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: whitesmoke#F5F5F5 · ΔE 2.1
  • RAL 9003 — Signal white#F4F8F4 · ΔE 4.0 · approximate

RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.

Where Mercury works

  • Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
  • Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
  • Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
  • Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Mercury

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Mercury by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 1.19:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 17.62:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Mercury background: #000000

Palettes featuring Mercury

Mercury with its complement

Soft neighbors of Mercury

Mercury triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mercury is closest to Placebo.

Mercury FAQs

What color is Mercury?

Mercury is a light gray with the hex code #EBEBEB. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 92% lightness.

What is the hex code for Mercury?

The hex code for Mercury is #EBEBEB. In RGB it's rgb(235, 235, 235), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 8%).

What colors go well with Mercury?

Mercury pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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