Jolly Jade
Also known as: Shockwave , Bevelled Glass , Hawaiian Vacation , Monte Carlo
Jolly Jade holds a soft position in the cyan range and reads as cool and clear. You'll see it used for modern branding and tech interfaces. Reach for a pink companion shade to give Jolly Jade maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 11.14:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Jolly Jade color codes
- HEX
- #77CCBB
- RGB
- rgb(119, 204, 187)
- RGBA
- rgba(119, 204, 187, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(168, 45%, 63%)
- HSV
- hsv(168, 42%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(42%, 0%, 8%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(76.3 -30.0 -0.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(78.6% 0.087 179.6)
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: mediumaquamarine #66CDAA · ΔE 5.8
- RAL 6027: Light green #81C0BB · ΔE 5.8 · 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 Jolly Jade works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- 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 Jolly Jade
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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 Jolly Jade 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 1.89:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.14:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Jolly Jade background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Jolly Jade
Jolly Jade with its complement
Soft neighbors of Jolly Jade
Jolly Jade triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Patina #66D0C0 · ΔE 2.4
- Shore #81D5C6 · ΔE 2.5
- Cockatoo #58C8B6 · ΔE 3.2
- Cyantific #77C9C2 · ΔE 3.7
- Seaborn #85C2B2 · ΔE 3.8
- Cabbage #87D7BE · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Jolly Jade is closest to Prism Pink .
FAQ
Jolly Jade FAQs
What color is Jolly Jade?
Jolly Jade is a medium cyan with the hex code #77CCBB. In HSL terms it has a hue of 168°, 45% saturation, and 63% lightness.
What is the hex code for Jolly Jade?
The hex code for Jolly Jade is #77CCBB. In RGB it's rgb(119, 204, 187), and in CMYK it's cmyk(42%, 0%, 8%, 20%).
What colors go well with Jolly Jade?
Jolly Jade pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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