#CCC9BD — Quill Grey Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#CCC9BD

≈ Quill Grey

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On white

1.66:1

Fails AA

On black

10.55:1

Passes AAA

Best text on this color

Aa#1C1916(10.55:1)

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Hue48°Saturation7%Brightness80%

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Normal vision#CCC9BD

Protanopia#CCC8BC

Deuteranopia#CDC9BD

Tritanopia#CFC7C5

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Palettes with this color

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Colors that go with Quill Grey

Quill Grey sits in the yellow family. Pair it with charcoal or deep purple for contrast, or soft grey to calm it down, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

Slipper Satin#BDC0CC Metallic#BDC8CC Blue Haze#C2BDCC Worn Silver#CCC2BD Glacial Ice#ECEBE9 Lacquered Liquorice#3A3936

Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour nameQuill Grey#CBC9C0ΔE 1.3 CSS nameSilver#C0C0C0ΔE 6.1 Web-safe#CCCCCC#CCCCCCΔE 5.8

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

Quill Grey — meaning & where to use it

Quill Grey is a bright yellow — it reads as optimistic, bright and cheerful. It's a natural fit for highlights, warnings, and youthful, upbeat brand moments. To keep it balanced, pair it with charcoal or deep purple for contrast, or soft grey to calm it down.

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