Gremlin
Also known as: Formosan Green , Iyanden Darksun , Burnished Gold , Loveliest Leaves
There is a earthy and grounded quality to Gremlin. The gentle, warm brown at #A79954 rewards rustic interiors and leather goods. Gremlin plays well with blue tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.33:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
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)
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Gremlin
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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 Gremlin 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 2.87:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.33:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Gremlin background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Gremlin
Gremlin with its complement
Soft neighbors of Gremlin
Gremlin triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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