Gecko
Also known as: Banana Leaf , Jalapeño , Shimmering Glade , Lentil Sprout
Gecko is what happens when brown turns medium and lively. The effect is earthy and grounded, made for leather goods and autumn design. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.55:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Gecko color codes
- HEX
- #9D913C
- RGB
- rgb(157, 145, 60)
- RGBA
- rgba(157, 145, 60, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(53, 45%, 43%)
- HSV
- hsv(53, 62%, 62%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 62%, 38%)
- LAB
- lab(60.0 -3.3 45.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(65.0% 0.107 101.3)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: olive #808000 · ΔE 8.6
- RAL 1020: Olive yellow #A08F65 · ΔE 9.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Gecko works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Gecko
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Gecko by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.21:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.55:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Gecko background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Gecko
Gecko with its complement
Soft neighbors of Gecko
Gecko triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Gremlin #A79954 · ΔE 4.1
- Witch Brew #888738 · ΔE 5.5
- Lucky #AB9A1C · ΔE 5.7
- Martian #AEA132 · ΔE 6.0
- Luxor Gold #AB8D3F · ΔE 6.0
- Papyrus #999911 · ΔE 6.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Gecko is closest to Perrywinkle .
FAQ
Gecko FAQs
What color is Gecko?
Gecko is a medium brown with the hex code #9D913C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 53°, 45% saturation, and 43% lightness.
What is the hex code for Gecko?
The hex code for Gecko is #9D913C. In RGB it's rgb(157, 145, 60), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 62%, 38%).
What colors go well with Gecko?
Gecko pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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