Green
Jade Green
Jade Green
#00A86BClick to copy
Jade Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(0, 168, 107)Copy
HSLhsl(158, 100%, 33%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(158, 100%, 66%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(100%, 0%, 36%, 34%)Copy
Jade Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#00A86B
Click to copy#A8003D
Click to copyAnalogous
#00A817
Click to copy#0091A8
Click to copySplit Complementary
#A80091
Click to copy#A81700
Click to copyMonochromatic
#00A86B
Click to copy#21EDA3
Click to copy#7FF5CA
Click to copy#00422A
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyJade Green WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
3.08 : 1
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Black background #000000
6.81 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.83 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.10 : 1
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Jade Green Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Jade Green Color Introduction
Definition
Jade Green (HEX #00A86B) has the RGB value rgb(0, 168, 107), the HSL value hsl(158°, 100%, 33%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(100%, 0%, 36%, 34%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Jade Green is #A8003D, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #00A817 and #0091A8 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#A80091, #A81700) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Jade Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Jade Green has a contrast ratio of 3.08:1 against white and 6.81:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Jade Green has a lightness of 33% and a saturation of 100%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: The mystical jade of the East.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Jade Green tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Jade Green is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Jade Green Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
