Jade Jewel
Also known as: Macquarie , Kandinsky Turquoise , Green Blue Slate , Nero’s Green
A lively cyan with a clean and modern character, Jade Jewel works well for tech interfaces and water themes. Match it with red accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 4.80:1.
Reference
Jade Jewel color codes
- HEX
- #247E81
- RGB
- rgb(36, 126, 129)
- RGBA
- rgba(36, 126, 129, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(182, 56%, 32%)
- HSV
- hsv(182, 72%, 51%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(72%, 2%, 0%, 49%)
- LAB
- lab(47.9 -26.0 -9.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.3% 0.082 198.3)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: teal #008080 · ΔE 2.3
- RAL 5018: Turquoise blue #21888F · ΔE 4.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Jade Jewel works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Jade Jewel
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Jade Jewel by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 4.80:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.38:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Jade Jewel background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Jade Jewel
Jade Jewel with its complement
Soft neighbors of Jade Jewel
Jade Jewel triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Teal #008080 · ΔE 2.3
- Prismarine #117777 · ΔE 3.3
- Ivy #277B74 · ΔE 4.5
- Paradiso #488084 · ΔE 4.5
- Ming #407577 · ΔE 4.8
- Dark Cyan #008B8B · ΔE 5.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Jade Jewel is closest to Cheek Red .
FAQ
Jade Jewel FAQs
What color is Jade Jewel?
Jade Jewel is a dark cyan with the hex code #247E81. In HSL terms it has a hue of 182°, 56% saturation, and 32% lightness.
What is the hex code for Jade Jewel?
The hex code for Jade Jewel is #247E81. In RGB it's rgb(36, 126, 129), and in CMYK it's cmyk(72%, 2%, 0%, 49%).
What colors go well with Jade Jewel?
Jade Jewel pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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