jadegreen

Jadegreen is a color name used to describe a shade of green reminiscent of jade, the mineral varieties nephrite and jadeite used in jewelry. The term implies a cool, slightly bluish green and tends to sit in the mid-light range of brightness. Because jadegreen is not a standardized web color, digital representations vary; common approximations place it in a green spectrum around 150–170 degrees in hue, with moderate saturation and lightness around 40–60 percent. Representative hex values often used in palettes include about #00A86B, with nearby values such as #2E8B57 or #00A36A.

Origin and usage: The name derives from jade, a gemstone with long cultural significance. Jadegreen evokes calmness, balance, and nature, and it is frequently employed in interior design, fashion, branding, and user interfaces to convey serenity and reliability. In art and design, it can serve as a cool counterpoint to warmer tones, as well as a versatile base for layered palettes that include complementary greens, blues, and neutrals. Because it is not a standard CSS color name, jadegreen is typically specified by hex, RGB, or HSL values in digital projects.

Cultural context: In East Asian traditions, jade is associated with virtue, wisdom, and protection, contributing to the positive associations attached to jadegreen in some design families. The color is also used in contemporary branding to suggest quality and natural appeal, particularly in products related to wellness, sustainability, and craftsmanship.

See also: Jade (mineral), Jade color, Color palette terms.