COLOR
#A8A6A5
≈ Quicksilver
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On white
Aa
2.42:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
7.22:1
Passes AAA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(7.22:1)
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Normal vision#A8A6A5
Protanopia#A7A6A5
Deuteranopia#A7A7A5
Tritanopia#A9A6A6
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Open in scheme generator →Colors that go with Quicksilver
Quicksilver is an easy neutral to build around — combine it with a single saturated accent to give a neutral scheme a focal point, plus a tint or shade of itself for depth.
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Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Quicksilver — meaning & where to use it
Quicksilver is a bright neutral — calm, versatile and understated. It works well for backgrounds, typography and minimalist, editorial layouts where colour should recede. Pair it with a single saturated accent to give a neutral scheme a focal point.
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