Goblin Market Color Psychology & Meaning
Goblin market is the Pre-Raphaelite painting of Christina Rossetti's poem — dark background, gold-green fruit, and the specific moral weight of beautiful things that may be dangerous.
#1A1A0A
#3A4A0A
#8B8A20
#D4D090
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Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Goblin Market
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AAA
WCAG Grade
11.1:1
Contrast Ratio
1,700
Saves
4,600
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Use #1A1A0A as the background. Use #3A4A0A as the primary accent. Use #8B8A20 as secondary. Use #D4D090 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Goblin Market — dark, earthy, fantastical.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Goblin Market color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 1.0% | 26, 26, 10 | 0%, 0%, 62%, 90% | 60°, 44%, 7% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 5.8% | 58, 74, 10 | 22%, 0%, 86%, 71% | 75°, 76%, 16% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 23.8% | 139, 138, 32 | 0%, 1%, 77%, 45% | 59°, 63%, 34% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 61.1% | 212, 208, 144 | 0%, 2%, 32%, 17% | 56°, 44%, 70% |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Goblin Market palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Christina Rossetti's 1862 poem 'Goblin Market' has been extensively illustrated. The associated aesthetic draws from Pre-Raphaelite painting's rich colors and the Victorian interest in fairy tales as allegory.
Best Design Use Cases
Dark olive-black for backgrounds. Deep mossy green for surfaces. Gold-green for accent and interactive elements. Light ochre for text on dark.
Industries This Palette Suits
Alternative brands, poetry and literature brands, pre-Raphaelite aesthetics, fairy tale brands.
How to Implement the Goblin Market Color Scheme
To use this Goblin Market color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}Web Design Tip
Use #1A1A0A for the main background and #3A4A0A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #D4D090 and #1A1A0A is 11.06:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.