Jade Teal Color Palette
#DCE8DC · #2E8E7E · #14645A · #0A2E2A
Use #DCE8DC as the background. Use #2E8E7E as the primary accent. Use #14645A as secondary. Use #0A2E2A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Jade Teal — royal, cool, earthy, vintage.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Jade Teal 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: 78.1% | 220, 232, 220 | 5%, 0%, 5%, 9% | 120°, 21%, 89% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 21.4% | 46, 142, 126 | 68%, 0%, 11%, 44% | 170°, 51%, 37% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 10.0% | 20, 100, 90 | 80%, 0%, 10%, 61% | 173°, 67%, 24% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.2% | 10, 46, 42 | 78%, 0%, 9%, 82% | 173°, 64%, 11% |
Jade Teal 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 Teal palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Jade Teal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A2E2A on #DCE8DC |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.56:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #DCE8DC on #0A2E2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.56:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #14645A on #DCE8DC |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.54:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #DCE8DC on #14645A |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.54:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #0A2E2A on #2E8E7E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.68:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2E8E7E on #0A2E2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.68:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2E8E7E on #DCE8DC |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.14:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #DCE8DC on #2E8E7E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.14:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #0A2E2A on #14645A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.09:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #14645A on #0A2E2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.09:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #14645A on #2E8E7E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.76:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E8E7E on #14645A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.76:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Jade Teal palette is built using a custom relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A custom 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 Teal
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 #2E8E7E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #2E8E7E — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Jade Teal Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #2E8E7E for buttons and links — it scores 3.1:1 against the #DCE8DC background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #0A2E2A — 11.6:1 against #DCE8DC passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #14645A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a deep lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #2E8E7E.
How to Implement the Jade Teal Color Scheme
To use this Jade Teal 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 #DCE8DC for the main background and #2E8E7E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0A2E2A and #DCE8DC is 11.56:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Jade Teal Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Jade Teal color palette?
The Jade Teal palette contains #DCE8DC, #2E8E7E, #14645A, #0A2E2A. 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 Teal color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0A2E2A on #DCE8DC reaches 11.6:1 (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 Teal palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #8E2E3E, #386B85, #131513 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 Teal palette create?
Jade Teal reads as royal, cool, earthy. Gently saturated teal drives the personality, grounded by muted green — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Jade Teal color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Jade Teal 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 Teal 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 Teal's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.