Gremlin
Also known as: Formosan Green, Iyanden Darksun, Burnished Gold, Loveliest Leaves
Expect earthy and grounded associations from Gremlin — a medium brown well suited to rustic interiors and leather goods. Gremlin plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.33:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Gremlin color codes
- HEX
- #A79954
- RGB
- rgb(167, 153, 84)
- RGBA
- rgba(167, 153, 84, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(50, 33%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(50, 50%, 65%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 50%, 35%)
- LAB
- lab(63.3 -1.6 37.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(68.0% 0.091 98.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkkhaki#BDB76B · ΔE 8.7
- RAL 1020 — Olive yellow#A08F65 · ΔE 6.8 · 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 Gremlin works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- 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.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Gremlin
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Gremlin by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.87:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.33:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Gremlin background: #000000
Palettes featuring Gremlin
Gremlin with its complement
Soft neighbors of Gremlin
Gremlin triad
Similar colors
- Kathmandu#AD9A5D · ΔE 2.5
- Gecko#9D913C · ΔE 4.1
- Pickled#B3A74B · ΔE 5.4
- Luxor Gold#AB8D3F · ΔE 6.1
- Brass#B5A642 · ΔE 6.1
- Wasteland#9C8855 · ΔE 6.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Gremlin is closest to Easter Egg.
Gremlin FAQs
What color is Gremlin?
Gremlin is a medium brown with the hex code #A79954. In HSL terms it has a hue of 50°, 33% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Gremlin?
The hex code for Gremlin is #A79954. In RGB it's rgb(167, 153, 84), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 50%, 35%).
What colors go well with Gremlin?
Gremlin pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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