Shades of Emerald: Names and Hex Codes

This is a practical reference for the most useful shades of emerald, with accurate hex codes, RGB values, and notes on character and use. Emerald is a rich, slightly blue-leaning green — deeper and more luxurious than a leaf green, cooler and more jewel-like than a warm grass green. Small shifts toward blue, yellow, or black turn it from a vivid gemstone hue into a deep forest tone or a soft jade, so the right emerald depends entirely on the mood you want. Use the table below as a citable palette, then read on for how the shades group together.

For how emerald compares with its close relatives, see emerald vs teal and emerald vs forest green; for the symbolism, read color psychology. The neighbouring blue-greens are covered in our shades of cyan reference.

Shades of emerald: full table

Shade name	Hex	RGB	Notes
Emerald	#50C878	80, 200, 120	Classic bright gemstone green.
Shamrock	#009E60	0, 158, 96	Vivid Irish blue-green.
Malachite	#0BDA51	11, 218, 81	Bright mineral-green.
Jade	#00A86B	0, 168, 107	Rich blue-leaning jewel green.
Forest Emerald	#046307	4, 99, 7	Deep dark woodland green.
Dark Emerald	#04503A	4, 80, 58	Deep rich blue-green.
Bright Emerald	#2ECC71	46, 204, 113	Vivid digital emerald.
Pine Emerald	#01796F	1, 121, 111	Deep teal-leaning emerald.
Imperial Emerald	#008B5A	0, 139, 90	Saturated regal jewel green.
Caribbean Emerald	#00C957	0, 201, 87	Bright tropical green.
Mint Emerald	#3EB489	62, 180, 137	Soft cool mint-green.
Bottle Emerald	#00674B	0, 103, 75	Deep bottle-green emerald.
Garden Emerald	#5FBB6E	95, 187, 110	Fresh natural leaf-green.
Deep Jade	#0F6B5C	15, 107, 92	Dark blue-green jade.
Spring Emerald	#1FAE6F	31, 174, 111	Fresh balanced jewel green.
Midnight Emerald	#022D1B	2, 45, 27	Very dark near-black green.
Clover Emerald	#26A65B	38, 166, 91	Balanced mid emerald.
Pale Emerald	#90EE90	144, 238, 144	CSS lightgreen; soft pastel.
Spring Green	#00FF7F	0, 255, 127	CSS springgreen; electric emerald.
Hunter Emerald	#177245	23, 114, 69	Deep muted hunting green.
Persian Emerald	#0CA17A	12, 161, 122	Vivid teal-green jewel tone.
Sea Emerald	#4FD89B	79, 216, 155	Bright sea-foam emerald.
Pine Forest Emerald	#03361F	3, 54, 31	Deepest forest-floor green.
Dusty Emerald	#7DCEA0	125, 206, 160	Muted soft sage-emerald.
Lucky Emerald	#06A94D	6, 169, 77	Bright clover-green emerald.

Classic gemstone emeralds

The defining emeralds glow like the stone. Emerald (#50C878), Bright Emerald (#2ECC71), Imperial Emerald (#008B5A), and Spring Emerald (#1FAE6F) are the rich, vivid jewel-greens most people picture — luxurious, lively, and unmistakably premium. The classic Emerald at #50C878 is the reference point for the whole family, a balanced green with just enough blue to read as a gemstone rather than a leaf. These are the workhorse emeralds of luxury branding, finance, and packaging because they signal wealth, growth, and quality. For where emerald separates from a warmer woodland green, see emerald vs forest green.

Deep forest and bottle emeralds

The darkest end behaves almost like a deep green-black. Forest Emerald (#046307), Dark Emerald (#04503A), Bottle Emerald (#00674B), Midnight Emerald (#022D1B), and Hunter Emerald (#177245) are deep, saturated greens with real gravity. These can anchor a layout the way navy or black would while keeping a natural, organic warmth. They read as established, trustworthy, and timeless, which is why they appear so often in heritage brands, finance, and premium retail. They pair beautifully with gold, cream, and deep burgundy for a rich, classic palette.

Jade and blue-leaning emeralds

Push emerald toward blue and it cools into jade and teal. Jade (#00A86B), Shamrock (#009E60), Pine Emerald (#01796F), Deep Jade (#0F6B5C), and Persian Emerald (#0CA17A) carry a blue-green character that reads as serene, oceanic, and a little exotic. Jade in particular evokes the polished stone, calm and luxurious at once. These blue-leaning emeralds sit right next to the teal family — for where that line falls, see emerald vs teal.

Bright and soft emeralds

Lighten or freshen emerald and it turns lively. Malachite (#0BDA51), Caribbean Emerald (#00C957), Spring Green (#00FF7F), and Sea Emerald (#4FD89B) are bright, electric greens that feel tropical and energetic. Soften them and you get Mint Emerald (#3EB489), Dusty Emerald (#7DCEA0), and Pale Emerald (#90EE90), gentle greens that read as fresh, clean, and calming. These lighter emeralds suit wellness, food, and lifestyle branding, pairing beautifully with white, cream, and soft pink for an airy, natural palette.

Choosing the right emerald shade

Choose an emerald by the impression you want to leave. For a premium, lively brand color, reach for the classic gemstone emeralds; for an established, heritage feel, reach for the deep forest and bottle greens; for a serene, exotic mood, reach for the blue-leaning jades; and for a fresh, clean surface, reach for the bright and soft mint emeralds. The most common mistake is stacking several dark greens together until the palette turns muddy, so give a deep emerald room with cream or white and use gold for warmth. Keep your emeralds on the same green-blue axis so they read as a family. A dependable formula is one deep emerald anchor, one bright emerald accent, and cream or white carrying the rest.

Most popular shades of emerald

The emeralds most people name and use are Emerald (#50C878) as the gemstone baseline, Shamrock (#009E60) for a vivid blue-green, Malachite (#0BDA51) for a bright mineral tone, Jade (#00A86B) for a luxurious blue-leaning jewel, and Dark Emerald (#04503A) for a deep rich anchor. Together they cover bright through deep to soft, which is why they anchor most luxurious, natural palettes.

How to use shades of emerald in design

Emerald signals luxury, growth, and balance, so it lifts palettes that want to feel both premium and natural. Use bright emeralds like Emerald and Bright Emerald as primary brand colors, buttons, and calls to action; use deep emeralds like Dark Emerald and Forest for sophisticated anchors, headers, and backgrounds; and use soft emeralds like Mint and Dusty for supportive fills. Emerald pairs beautifully with gold, cream, white, blush, and deep burgundy, evoking wealth, freshness, and quiet confidence. The main risk is muddiness against other dark greens, so give emerald room with cream or white and use gold for warmth and contrast. A reliable approach uses a deep emerald as your anchor, a bright emerald as the accent, and cream or white for backgrounds, all sharing the same blue-green undertone. Because emerald reads as prosperous and natural, it suits finance, beauty, wellness, and luxury brands particularly well, balancing wealth with quiet, grounded calm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for emerald?

The classic hex code for emerald is #50C878 (RGB 80, 200, 120), a bright gemstone green. For a vivid blue-green use Shamrock (#009E60) or Jade (#00A86B), for a bright mineral tone use Malachite (#0BDA51), and for a deep anchor use Dark Emerald (#04503A).

What is the difference between emerald and teal?

Emerald (#50C878) is a green with a slight blue undertone that still reads clearly as green, while teal (#008080) is a much bluer, darker blue-green that sits between green and cyan. Emerald is a jewel-toned green; teal is a deep blue-green. Emerald leans green; teal leans toward blue.

How many shades of emerald are there?

Emerald variations are effectively limitless because emerald spans bright jewel greens through deep forest tones, but designers typically reference 20 to 30 named shades. This list includes 24 of the most recognized, from classic gemstone emeralds through deep forest and bottle greens to blue-leaning jade and soft mint tones.

What colors go well with emerald?

Emerald pairs naturally with gold, cream, white, and deep burgundy for a luxurious, classic palette. For high contrast, combine emerald with blush pink, coral, or copper. Softer mint and jade emeralds also work alongside warm wood and soft gray for a fresh, natural scheme.