iro Traditional Japanese Colors
Green

翡翠色

Hisui-iro
Jade Green

The clear, cool green of jade, revered across East Asia as a symbol of long life.

Color codes

HEX
#38B48B
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RGB
rgb(56, 180, 139)
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HSL
hsl(160, 53%, 46%)
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CMYK
cmyk(69, 0, 23, 29)
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Origin

Japanese jade (jadeite) has been mined and worked since Jomon times. The stone was traded across East Asia and became a symbol of wealth and longevity — a meaning inherited by the color.

Where you'll see it

Jewellery, high-end tableware, longevity-themed design, ceremonial gifts.

Contrast & accessibility

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Harmony palette

Computed from the color wheel — base, analogous (±30°), complementary, and triad. Click any swatch to copy.

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