Jargon Jade
We've categorized Jargon Jade as a versatile Blue because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 4 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#53A38F
LRV
30.07
Jargon Jade's Color Strip
Jargon Jade is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Larchmere and Ionian. The strip spans from Waterfall at the lightest end to Starboard at the deepest. Color strip 162 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Jargon Jade in Real Rooms
Jargon Jade has a medium LRV of 30.07 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, front door and bedroom.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Jargon Jade in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Bathroom cabinetry and walls feature rich, jewel-toned Jargon Jade.
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2 Front Door Photos
A front door painted Jargon Jade makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
Front door entry makes a bold statement painted in Jargon Jade.
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Entryway door commands attention with deep, moody Jargon Jade color.
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1 Bedroom Photo
Jargon Jade creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
Bedroom walls and trim create drama with sophisticated Jargon Jade.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 79 vs 30, Embellished Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 32 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Trim Color
At LRV 79 vs 30, Embellished Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 33 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 32 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 11-point LRV gap (41 vs 30) makes Larchmere the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (30 vs 25) makes Jargon Jade the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (41 vs 30) makes Cooled Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (34 vs 30) makes Verdigreen the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (30 vs 21) makes Jargon Jade the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (30 vs 22) makes Jargon Jade the marginally brighter of the two.
Jargon Jade reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 79 vs 30, Whimsical White is decisively the brighter choice.
Chaise Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 30), opening up a space where Jargon Jade encloses it.
Jargon Jade reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 30 vs 17, Jargon Jade is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 64 vs 30, Wallflower is decisively the brighter choice.
Jargon Jade reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 3), opening up a space where Raisin encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 33 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 11-point LRV gap (41 vs 30) makes Cooled Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 49 vs 30, Little Blue Box is decisively the brighter choice.
Holiday Turquoise reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 30), opening up a space where Jargon Jade encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (41 vs 30) makes Larchmere the marginally brighter of the two.