Quicksilver
Also known as: Moon Landing, Rainy Grey, Uniform Grey, Nosferatu
Quicksilver is a soft, muted gray that reads as quiet and sophisticated. It shines in architecture and editorial layouts. Quicksilver plays well with gray tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 8.63:1 on black clears AA.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Quicksilver
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.43:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.63:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Quicksilver background: #000000
Palettes featuring Quicksilver
Quicksilver with its complement
Soft neighbors of Quicksilver
Quicksilver triad
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.
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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