#EBEBEB Hex Color
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Mercury is an extremely light, bleached grey that functions as a highly versatile neutral. Because it sits so close to pure white, it serves best as a subtle background for interfaces rather than a primary design element. The hex code #ebebeb offers excellent accessibility for black text, ensuring readability. Pair it with high-contrast charcoal or deep navy to prevent the design from feeling washed out.
Questions about Mercury
What is the hex code for Mercury?
Mercury is #ebebeb. In RGB that is rgb(235, 235, 235), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 8%.
How can I effectively use #ebebeb in interface design?
Is #ebebeb considered a warm or cool grey?
Mercury acts as a neutral-cool grey, leaning slightly towards a clinical or bright aesthetic because of its extremely high luminance. It lacks the yellow or brown undertones that would make it feel warm, making it perfect for minimalist or tech-focused branding.
Is Mercury readable on white or black?
Mercury has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.61:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.