1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Quicksilver

Color Quicksilver gray (#a6a6a6):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Quicksilver gray (#a6a6a6):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Quicksilver / #a6a6a6

The HTML HEX code is #a6a6a6. The corresponding color name is "Quicksilver". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 166%, Green (G): 166%, Blue (B): 166%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 35%. In the HSL color space, #a6a6a6 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 65%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 0% for saturation, and 65% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 68, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 36, Y: 38, Z: 42. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6510, U (chrominance) = 0.0000, and V (chrominance) = 0.0000.

The decimal value of the color is 10921638. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #D9D9D9 for a 20% lighter version and #737373 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a6a6a6, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6504 Kelvin (6504K).

The approximate wavelength of #a6a6a6 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Quicksilver (Hex: #a6a6a6): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Quicksilver, also known as #a6a6a6, resembles the shimmering reflections of moonlight on a calm lake. It captures the tranquil essence of silver fish gliding effortlessly through the water. This color can also be associated with the smooth surface of polished metal, reminiscent of a high-end silver car. The delicate mist that hovers above a morning fog, or the soft splashes of raindrops falling on a tin rooftop, can also evoke the same silvery hue. Quicksilver embodies the ethereal and serene nature of these elements, conveying a sense of grace and elegance in its appearance.

Tints and Shades of #a6a6a6 HEX color (Quicksilver)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #a6a6a6, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #E9E9E9
• #D3D3D3
• #BCBCBC
• #a6a6a6
• #7D7D7D
• #535353
• #2A2A2A
• #000000

Tones of Quicksilver (#a6a6a6 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a6a6a6, #979797 is the less saturated color, while #a6a6a6 is the most saturated one.

• #979797
• #9b9b9b
• #9e9e9e
• #a2a2a2
• #a6a6a6
• #5a5a5a
• #535353
• #4d4d4d
• #464646

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a6a6a6;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a6a6a6; }

.text {color:#a6a6a6;}

.background {background-color:#a6a6a6;}

.border {border:1px solid #a6a6a6;}