Jade

Colors that go with jade

Jade (#00A86B) is a medium, moderately saturated green. Colors that go well with jade include Hot Lava (#A8003D), Magentle (#A80091), Hedged Garden (#00A817), Oasis (#0091A8), Wild Violet (#6B00A8). For a safe, polished look, pair jade with a soft off-white like #EBFAF0 and a deep neutral like #092014; for contrast, add a touch of its complement #A8003D.

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Best colors to pair with jade

ComplementaryHot Lava #A8003D
Opposite jade on the color wheel, so it creates the strongest, most energetic contrast. Use it sparingly as an accent.
Split complementaryMagentle #A80091
Sits next to jade's complement: lively contrast with less tension than the direct opposite.
AnalogousHedged Garden #00A817
A neighbouring hue that blends naturally with jade for calm, cohesive designs.
AnalogousOasis #0091A8
The neighbour on the other side of jade — pair both for a soft, harmonious scheme.
TriadicWild Violet #6B00A8
One third of the way around the wheel from jade: vibrant but balanced.
Light neutralMelting Glacier #EBFAF0
An off-white with a hint of jade — an easy background that never feels stark.
Dark neutralNightmare #092014
A deep, jade-tinted near-black for text and dark sections; softer than pure black.
GrayMummy’s Tomb #858D88
A warm-or-cool gray matched to jade for borders, captions and secondary UI.

Jade color palettes

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Text and backgrounds with jade

AaText on a jade background

6.81:1GoodBlack text on #00A86B

AaJade text on a light background

6.81:1Good#00A86B text on #000000

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FAQ

What colors go with jade?

Hot Lava (#A8003D), Magentle (#A80091), Hedged Garden (#00A817), Oasis (#0091A8), Wild Violet (#6B00A8) go well with jade. Neutrals such as #EBFAF0 and #092014 are the easiest companions, and #A8003D adds bold contrast as its complementary color.

What is the complementary color of jade?

The complementary color of jade (#00A86B) is #A8003D (Hot Lava), which sits opposite it on the color wheel.

What neutral colors go with jade?

Off-whites, creams and grays with a slight jade tint, such as #EBFAF0 and #858D88, plus a deep near-black like #092014. Tinted neutrals look more cohesive than pure white, gray or black.

What text color should I use on jade?

Black text on #00A86B has a contrast ratio of 6.81:1 (good). For jade text, use a background like #000000 (6.81:1, good).

Is jade a warm or cool color?

Jade is a cool color in the green family.

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