Quill Grey
Also known as: Dolphin Fin, Whitewash Oak, Repose Grey, Passing Shadow
Quietly balanced and versatile, Quill Grey is a neutral-toned gray that earns its keep in neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (12.66:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Quill Grey color codes
- HEX
- #CBC9C0
- RGB
- rgb(203, 201, 192)
- RGBA
- rgba(203, 201, 192, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(49, 10%, 77%)
- HSV
- hsv(49, 5%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(80.9 -0.5 4.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(83.5% 0.013 96.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: silver#C0C0C0 · ΔE 5.0
- RAL 7044 — Silk grey#BDBDB2 · ΔE 3.6 · 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 Quill Grey 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 Quill Grey
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Quill Grey 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 1.66:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.66:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Quill Grey background: #000000
Palettes featuring Quill Grey
Quill Grey with its complement
Soft neighbors of Quill Grey
Quill Grey triad
Similar colors
- Argento#CECAC3 · ΔE 1.7
- Greybeard#D4D0C5 · ΔE 2.1
- Brume#C6C6C2 · ΔE 2.5
- Silverplate#C2C0BA · ΔE 2.6
- Kefir#D5D5CE · ΔE 3.1
- Concrete#D2D1CD · ΔE 3.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Quill Grey is closest to Steam Bath.
Quill Grey FAQs
What color is Quill Grey?
Quill Grey is a light gray with the hex code #CBC9C0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 49°, 10% saturation, and 77% lightness.
What is the hex code for Quill Grey?
The hex code for Quill Grey is #CBC9C0. In RGB it's rgb(203, 201, 192), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 20%).
What colors go well with Quill Grey?
Quill Grey pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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