Jade Emperor Color Palette
#2E7A5E · #0E4E3E · #D8B860 · #0A2A1E
Use #2E7A5E as the background. Use #0E4E3E as the primary accent. Use #D8B860 as secondary. Use #0A2A1E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Jade Emperor — royal, vintage, cool, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Jade Emperor 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: 15.3% | 46, 122, 94 | 62%, 0%, 23%, 52% | 158°, 45%, 33% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 5.9% | 14, 78, 62 | 82%, 0%, 21%, 69% | 165°, 70%, 18% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 49.7% | 216, 184, 96 | 0%, 15%, 56%, 15% | 44°, 61%, 61% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.8% | 10, 42, 30 | 76%, 0%, 29%, 84% | 158°, 62%, 10% |
Jade Emperor 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 Jade Emperor palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Jade Emperor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A2A1E on #D8B860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.03:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D8B860 on #0A2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.03:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D8B860 on #0E4E3E |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.03:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #0E4E3E on #D8B860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.03:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #0A2A1E on #2E7A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E7A5E on #0A2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D8B860 on #2E7A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E7A5E on #D8B860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0E4E3E on #2E7A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.86:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E7A5E on #0E4E3E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.86:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0A2A1E on #0E4E3E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.60:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0E4E3E on #0A2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.60:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Jade Emperor palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Jade Emperor
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.
directly opposite #0E4E3E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #0E4E3E — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Jade Emperor Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #0E4E3E for small UI elements on #2E7A5E — at 1.9:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #0A2A1E on #2E7A5E — 3.0:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #D8B860 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Jade Emperor Color Scheme
To use this Jade Emperor 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 #2E7A5E for the main background and #0E4E3E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0A2A1E and #2E7A5E is 2.98:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Jade Emperor Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Jade Emperor color palette?
The Jade Emperor palette contains #2E7A5E, #0E4E3E, #D8B860, #0A2A1E. 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 Jade Emperor color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0A2A1E on #D8B860 reaches 8.0:1 (AAA). 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 Jade Emperor palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #981B3A, #123C49, #EBEFEE 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 Jade Emperor palette create?
Jade Emperor reads as royal, vintage, cool. Saturated teal drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated teal — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Jade Emperor color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Jade Emperor 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 Jade Emperor 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 Jade Emperor's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.