Jade Green Color Psychology & Meaning
Jade is the imperial stone of China and Mesoamerica — these specific greens are the color of nephrite and jadeite, revered across cultures for 7,000 years as embodying virtue and permanence.
#E8F5EE
#90D8B0
#2A9A60
#0A4A28
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Jade Green Color Palette
#E8F5EE · #90D8B0 · #2A9A60 · #0A4A28
AAA
WCAG Grade
9.3:1
Contrast Ratio
2,000
Saves
5,400
AI Copies
Use #E8F5EE as background. Use #90D8B0 as primary accent. Use #2A9A60 as secondary. Use #0A4A28 as body text.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Jade Green 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: 88.6% | 232, 245, 238 | 5%, 0%, 3%, 4% | 148°, 39%, 94% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 58.2% | 144, 216, 176 | 33%, 0%, 19%, 15% | 147°, 48%, 71% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 24.4% | 42, 154, 96 | 73%, 0%, 38%, 40% | 149°, 57%, 38% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 5.1% | 10, 74, 40 | 86%, 0%, 46%, 71% | 148°, 76%, 16% |
Jade Green 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 Green palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#E8F5EE gently saturated green
#90D8B0 gently saturated green
#2A9A60 gently saturated green
#0A4A28 saturated green
Jade Green 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A4A28 on #E8F5EE |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.26:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8F5EE on #0A4A28 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.26:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0A4A28 on #90D8B0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.25:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #90D8B0 on #0A4A28 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.25:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #2A9A60 on #E8F5EE |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.18:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E8F5EE on #2A9A60 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.18:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #0A4A28 on #2A9A60 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.91:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2A9A60 on #0A4A28 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.91:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2A9A60 on #90D8B0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.15:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #90D8B0 on #2A9A60 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.15:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #90D8B0 on #E8F5EE |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8F5EE on #90D8B0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Jade Green 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
Jade has been culturally significant in Chinese, Olmec, Maya, and Maori cultures. The specific green range is immediately recognized as precious and associated with longevity and virtue.
Best Design Use Cases
Very light jade for surfaces. Soft green for cards. Rich jade for interactive. Deep forest for text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Luxury goods, Asian brands, jewelry, wellness, premium products.
Colors That Pair Well With Jade Green
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.
magenta
directly opposite #90D8B0 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
teal
30° beside #90D8B0 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Jade Green Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #90D8B0 for small UI elements on #E8F5EE — at 1.5:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #0A4A28 — 9.3:1 against #E8F5EE passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #2A9A60 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #90D8B0.
How to Implement the Jade Green Color Scheme
To use this Jade Green 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 #E8F5EE for the main background and #90D8B0 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0A4A28 and #E8F5EE is 9.26:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Jade Green Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Jade Green color palette?
The Jade Green palette contains #E8F5EE, #90D8B0, #2A9A60, #0A4A28. 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 Green color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0A4A28 on #E8F5EE reaches 9.3:1 (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 Green palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #D78EB6, #99D1CE, #121614 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 Green palette create?
Jade Green reads as rich, beautiful, premium. Gently saturated green drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated green — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Jade Green color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Jade Green 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 Green 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 Green's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.