Hobgoblin
Also known as: Arcadia, Mermaid Song, Wells of Wonder, Victorian Greenhouse
A vivid cyan with a cool and clear character, Hobgoblin works beautifully for tech interfaces and water themes. A pink counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.38:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Hobgoblin color codes
- HEX
- #01AD8F
- RGB
- rgb(1, 173, 143)
- RGBA
- rgba(1, 173, 143, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(170, 99%, 34%)
- HSV
- hsv(170, 99%, 68%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(99%, 0%, 17%, 32%)
- LAB
- lab(63.0 -44.5 4.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.7% 0.126 174.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightseagreen#20B2AA · ΔE 7.8
- RAL 6033 — Mint turquoise#478A84 · ΔE 13.7 · 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 Hobgoblin works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Hobgoblin
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Hobgoblin 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 2.85:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.38:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Hobgoblin background: #000000
Palettes featuring Hobgoblin
Hobgoblin with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hobgoblin
Hobgoblin triad
Similar colors
- Herbal#29AB87 · ΔE 2.4
- Billiard#00AF9F · ΔE 4.7
- Jewel Weed#46A795 · ΔE 4.9
- Mint#3EB489 · ΔE 4.9
- Electra#55B492 · ΔE 5.1
- Water Park#54AF9C · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hobgoblin is closest to Muted Pink.
Hobgoblin FAQs
What color is Hobgoblin?
Hobgoblin is a dark cyan with the hex code #01AD8F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 170°, 99% saturation, and 34% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hobgoblin?
The hex code for Hobgoblin is #01AD8F. In RGB it's rgb(1, 173, 143), and in CMYK it's cmyk(99%, 0%, 17%, 32%).
What colors go well with Hobgoblin?
Hobgoblin pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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