Quicksilver
Also known as: Moon Landing , Rainy Grey , Uniform Grey , Nosferatu
Quicksilver holds a soft position in the gray range and reads as quiet and sophisticated. You'll see it used for architecture and editorial layouts. Quicksilver plays well with gray tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 8.63:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Quicksilver color codes
- HEX
- #A6A6A6
- RGB
- rgb(166, 166, 166)
- RGBA
- rgba(166, 166, 166, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 0%, 65%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 0%, 65%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 35%)
- LAB
- lab(68.1 0.0 0.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(72.5% 0.000 0.0)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkgray #A9A9A9 · ΔE 0.9
- RAL 9006: White aluminium #A5A8A6 · ΔE 2.2 · 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 Quicksilver works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Quicksilver
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Quicksilver by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.43:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.63:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Quicksilver background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Quicksilver
Quicksilver with its complement
Soft neighbors of Quicksilver
Quicksilver triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cathedral #ACAAA7 · ΔE 2.1
- Statuary #9EA4A5 · ΔE 3.1
- Walrus #999B9B · ΔE 3.7
- Dove #B3ADA7 · ΔE 4.4
- Wolfram #B5B6B7 · ΔE 4.5
- Rose Ashes #B5ACAB · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Quicksilver is closest to Cathedral .
FAQ
Quicksilver FAQs
What color is Quicksilver?
Quicksilver is a medium gray with the hex code #A6A6A6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 65% lightness.
What is the hex code for Quicksilver?
The hex code for Quicksilver is #A6A6A6. In RGB it's rgb(166, 166, 166), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 35%).
What colors go well with Quicksilver?
Quicksilver pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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