Gossip
Also known as: Celery Sprig , Feijoa , Botanist , Greenscape
Expect fresh and natural associations from Gossip, a soft green suited to wellness brands and eco packaging. Its complement lands in purple territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 12.13:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Gossip color codes
- HEX
- #9FD385
- RGB
- rgb(159, 211, 133)
- RGBA
- rgba(159, 211, 133, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(100, 47%, 67%)
- HSV
- hsv(100, 37%, 83%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(25%, 0%, 37%, 17%)
- LAB
- lab(79.5 -28.1 33.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(81.2% 0.118 135.7)
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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neutral, leaning 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: lightgreen #90EE90 · ΔE 7.3
- RAL 6019: Pastel green #B7D9B1 · ΔE 8.8 · 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 Gossip works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Gossip
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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 Gossip 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 1.73:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.13:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Gossip background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Gossip
Gossip with its complement
Soft neighbors of Gossip
Gossip triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Feijoa #A5D785 · ΔE 1.4
- Botanist #9AD28C · ΔE 2.0
- Leek #98D98E · ΔE 2.6
- Fluorescence #89D178 · ΔE 3.4
- Wasabi #AFD77F · ΔE 3.6
- Pistachio #93C572 · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Gossip is closest to Mauve .
FAQ
Gossip FAQs
What color is Gossip?
Gossip is a medium green with the hex code #9FD385. In HSL terms it has a hue of 100°, 47% saturation, and 67% lightness.
What is the hex code for Gossip?
The hex code for Gossip is #9FD385. In RGB it's rgb(159, 211, 133), and in CMYK it's cmyk(25%, 0%, 37%, 17%).
What colors go well with Gossip?
Gossip pairs naturally with purple tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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