Jade is soft, elegant, and tranquil. A gentle blue-green named after the precious stone, it feels calm and refined, with a quiet richness that sets it apart from brighter greens. Because jade is both rich and soothing, it works beautifully as a serene statement color balanced by warm neutrals.
This guide covers the best colors that go with jade, the color theory behind why they work, and ready-to-use palettes you can copy in a single click. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
What color is jade, exactly? #
Jade is a soft, slightly blue-leaning green, often written as #00A86B. It sits in the green range with a calm, stony quality, named after the gemstone. It is softer and a touch grayer than a vivid emerald, which gives it its tranquil, refined feel.
For the brighter relative, see our guide to what goes with emerald green. Jade is its calmer, more serene cousin.
The quick answer: best colors that go with jade #
If you just need the shortlist, these six pair beautifully with jade:
- Cream, for a soft, botanical calm
- Gold, for a jewel-like luxury
- Navy, for rich, cool depth
- Blush pink, for a fresh, soft contrast
- Charcoal, for a sleek, modern base
- Coral, for a vibrant, complementary pop
Each one comes with a copy-ready palette below.
1. Jade and cream (serene and botanical) #
Jade with warm cream creates a soft, botanical palette. The gentle neutral tempers jade’s richness, making the green feel lush and calm.
See more in our guide to what goes with cream.
2. Jade and gold (jewel luxe) #
Jade and metallic gold are a refined, jewel-like pairing. The warm gold glows against jade’s calm green, creating an elegant, precious palette.
Gold is just as versatile on its own, as covered in our guide to what goes with gold.
3. Jade and navy (rich and cool) #
Jade and navy are both cool and rich, so together they create a deep, sophisticated palette. A light neutral keeps it fresh.
Navy pairs with almost anything, as covered in our guide to what goes with navy.
4. Jade and blush pink (fresh and soft) #
Jade and blush pink balance cool with warm. The gentle pink offsets jade’s richness, creating a fresh, modern palette.
See more in our guide to what goes with blush pink.
5. Jade and charcoal (sleek and modern) #
Jade and charcoal make a sleek, contemporary palette. The dark neutral grounds jade and lets its jewel tone glow.
See more in our guide to what goes with charcoal.
6. Jade and coral (vibrant pop) #
Jade’s complement sits in the warm red range, so pairing it with coral creates a vibrant contrast. The warm coral makes jade pop against neutrals.
See more in our guide to what goes with coral.
How to use jade in your designs #
A few rules to make any jade palette work:
- Let it be a serene hero. Jade is rich but calming, so it works well as a statement color.
- Balance cool with warm. Gold, cream, or coral offsets jade’s coolness.
- Ground it with neutrals. Navy, charcoal, or cream keeps jade elegant.
- Mind your contrast. Mid-tone jade can be tricky for small text, so use a darker green or neutral for body copy to meet WCAG AA.
Related color guides #
Jade loves calm, luxurious, and vibrant partners. Explore these pairings next:
- What colors go with emerald green
- What colors go with green
- What colors go with teal
- What colors go with sage green
Build your own jade palette #
These hex codes are starting points. To build a complete palette around jade, use the PaletteDeck generator, browse our most popular palettes, or explore more color guides.
Click any swatch above to copy its hex code, then drop it into your design tool.