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Nuln Oil Gloss

Psychology

It conveys a sense of refined detail and subtle enhancement, suggesting a meticulous finishing touch.

History & Origin

'Nuln Oil Gloss' is a proprietary shade from Games Workshop, specifically formulated as a glossy wash for miniature painting, known for its shading properties.

Combinations

Harmonious pairings from this color. Click any swatch to copy.

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Complementary

Maximum contrast — logos, CTAs, bold pairs

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Split complementary

Vibrant balance without the tension of a straight complement

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Triadic

Playful energy — let one color lead, use the rest as accents

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Analogous

Smooth, calming transitions — interfaces and nature-inspired work

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Values & Conversions

Copy any format — sRGB, print, and perceptual OKLCH.

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Accessibility

WCAG 2.2 contrast for the pairings designers use most.

Recommended

Readable body text at this size.

18.47:1AAA

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All pairings

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Black on color
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Aa
Color on black
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Variations

Shades, tints, and tones in 10% steps — built for real UI states.

Darker steps for hover, shadow, and pressed states.

Design token scale

50–950 ramp for systems work

Color vision

How this color reads under common forms of color vision deficiency.

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Standard visionBaseline
Deuteranopia~5% of men
Protanopia~1% of men

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Perceptually closest named colors in the library.

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