Mercurial Color – #b6b0a9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Mercurial color hex code is #b6b0a9, and it is composed of 71% red, 69% green and 66% blue.
Mercurial is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 7% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.15:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Mercurial color (#b6b0a9) against dark backgrounds.

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Mercurial Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Mercurial, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b6b0a9 |
| RGB | rgb(182,176,169) |
| HSL | hsl(32,8.2%,68.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 3, 7, 29 |
| HSV | 32, 7, 71 |
| RGB % | 71, 69, 66 |
| XYZ | 42, 43.9, 43.8 |
| LAB | 72.2, 0.8, 4.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 7% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.15 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.77 (passes WCAG AA) |










