Goblincore Color Psychology & Meaning
Goblincore is the aesthetic of found things, mossy stones, and the beauty of things others overlook. Muddy greens, brown earth, and the glow of a toad's eye.
#3D2B1F
#6B4E35
#8B7D4A
#A09060
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Goblincore Color Palette
#3D2B1F · #6B4E35 · #8B7D4A · #A09060
Fail
WCAG Grade
4.3:1
Contrast Ratio
1,892
Saves
4,823
AI Copies
Use #3D2B1F as the background. Use #6B4E35 as the primary accent. Use #8B7D4A as secondary. Use #A09060 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Goblincore — earthy, moody, vintage.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Goblincore 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: 2.8% | 61, 43, 31 | 0%, 30%, 49%, 76% | 24°, 33%, 18% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 8.8% | 107, 78, 53 | 0%, 27%, 50%, 58% | 28°, 34%, 31% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 20.7% | 139, 125, 74 | 0%, 10%, 47%, 45% | 47°, 31%, 42% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 28.3% | 160, 144, 96 | 0%, 10%, 40%, 37% | 45°, 25%, 50% |
Goblincore Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Goblincore palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#3D2B1F gently saturated orange
#6B4E35 gently saturated orange
#8B7D4A gently saturated yellow
#A09060 gently saturated orange
Goblincore Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #A09060 on #3D2B1F |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.25:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #3D2B1F on #A09060 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.25:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8B7D4A on #3D2B1F |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.28:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #3D2B1F on #8B7D4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.28:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #A09060 on #6B4E35 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.40:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6B4E35 on #A09060 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.40:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8B7D4A on #6B4E35 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.85:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6B4E35 on #8B7D4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.85:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6B4E35 on #3D2B1F |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.77:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3D2B1F on #6B4E35 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.77:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A09060 on #8B7D4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.30:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8B7D4A on #A09060 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.30:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Goblincore 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
Goblincore emerged as a social media aesthetic around 2019, celebrating ugly and overlooked natural things. It emerged from cottagecore but embraced the darkness.
Best Design Use Cases
Dark earthy brown for all surfaces. Muddy olive for the dominant color. Khaki for secondary elements. Warm dark brown for text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Alternative brands, natural goods, foraging, witchcraft.
Colors That Pair Well With Goblincore
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
cyan-blue
directly opposite #6B4E35 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
yellow
30° beside #6B4E35 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Goblincore Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #6B4E35 for small UI elements on #3D2B1F — at 1.8:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #A09060 on #3D2B1F — 4.3:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #8B7D4A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #6B4E35.
How to Implement the Goblincore Color Scheme
To use this Goblincore 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 #3D2B1F for the main background and #6B4E35 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #A09060 and #3D2B1F is 4.25:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Goblincore Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Goblincore color palette?
The Goblincore palette contains #3D2B1F, #6B4E35, #8B7D4A, #A09060. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Goblincore color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #A09060 on #3D2B1F reaches 4.3:1 (Fail). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Goblincore palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #3B5B78, #62613C, #EFEDEC extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Goblincore palette create?
Goblincore reads as earthy, moody, vintage. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Goblincore color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Goblincore palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Goblincore palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Goblincore's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.