Ocean Jasper Color Psychology & Meaning
Ocean jasper is a stone of soft greens and whites with circular patterns like ripples or bubbles, found only on one coast of Madagascar. It feels oceanic and soothing, the color of calm tide pools.
#7EA87E
#A8C8A0
#D0E0C0
#1E3A22
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Ocean Jasper Color Palette
#7EA87E · #A8C8A0 · #D0E0C0 · #1E3A22
AA
WCAG Grade
4.6:1
Contrast Ratio
830
Saves
2,210
AI Copies
Use #7EA87E as the background. Use #A8C8A0 as the primary accent. Use #D0E0C0 as secondary. Use #1E3A22 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Ocean Jasper — calm, natural, fresh.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Ocean Jasper 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: 33.9% | 126, 168, 126 | 25%, 0%, 25%, 34% | 120°, 19%, 58% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 52.2% | 168, 200, 160 | 16%, 0%, 20%, 22% | 108°, 27%, 71% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 70.5% | 208, 224, 192 | 7%, 0%, 14%, 12% | 90°, 34%, 82% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 3.4% | 30, 58, 34 | 48%, 0%, 41%, 77% | 129°, 32%, 17% |
Ocean Jasper 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 Ocean Jasper palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#7EA87E muted green
#A8C8A0 gently saturated green
#D0E0C0 gently saturated yellow-green
#1E3A22 gently saturated green
Ocean Jasper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1E3A22 on #D0E0C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.97:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D0E0C0 on #1E3A22 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.97:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1E3A22 on #A8C8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.79:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #A8C8A0 on #1E3A22 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.79:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #1E3A22 on #7EA87E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.63:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #7EA87E on #1E3A22 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.63:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #D0E0C0 on #7EA87E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7EA87E on #D0E0C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A8C8A0 on #7EA87E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.47:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7EA87E on #A8C8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.47:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D0E0C0 on #A8C8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.32:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A8C8A0 on #D0E0C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.32:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Ocean Jasper 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.
Hue Wheel
A custom palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Ocean jasper was discovered on the northwestern coast of Madagascar in the late 1990s and is only accessible at low tide. The stone features orbs and swirls that resemble waves and marine life frozen in time.
Best Design Use Cases
Use ocean jasper for calm, natural brand surfaces. The mid greens drive accents, the pale sage covers backgrounds, and the deep forest grounds text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Wellness, jewelry, eco brands, spa, coastal tourism.
Colors That Pair Well With Ocean Jasper
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.
violet
directly opposite #A8C8A0 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
green
30° beside #A8C8A0 — 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 Ocean Jasper Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #A8C8A0 for small UI elements on #7EA87E — at 1.5:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #1E3A22 — 4.6:1 against #7EA87E passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #D0E0C0 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Ocean Jasper Color Scheme
To use this Ocean Jasper 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 #7EA87E for the main background and #A8C8A0 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1E3A22 and #7EA87E is 4.63:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Ocean Jasper Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Ocean Jasper color palette?
The Ocean Jasper palette contains #7EA87E, #A8C8A0, #D0E0C0, #1E3A22. 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 Ocean Jasper color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1E3A22 on #D0E0C0 reaches 9.0:1 (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 Ocean Jasper palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #BF9EC7, #A8C2B0, #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 Ocean Jasper palette create?
Ocean Jasper reads as calm, natural, fresh. Gently saturated green drives the personality, grounded by muted green — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Ocean Jasper color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Ocean Jasper 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 Ocean Jasper 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 Ocean Jasper's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.