Jewel Beetle

#8cc90b

Slightly deeper yellow-green than Overgrowth, crisp accent

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About Jewel Beetle

I keep coming back to Jewel Beetle when I want green that looks like it's lit from within, not neon and not chalky. It's a deeper, juicier spring green with a slightly cooler, beetle-shell undertone, so it feels controlled instead of playful. Compared to , it's less sunshine-bright and more saturated, with none of that yellow pull. Compared to , it doesn't have that high-output electricity or the extra yellow edge.

This shade shows up well in dashboards and marketing where you need "growth" to read steady, like supply chain health, inventory status, or field operations summaries. I also like it for UI accents in retail and logistics apps, because it stays legible on busy cards without feeling clinical. It's also a solid choice for product badges and data highlights when you'd use , but want a richer, less muted hit.

Pair it with soft off-whites or warm grays, and watch out for pairing it with very warm yellows, which can make the undertone feel slightly muddy rather than lush.

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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.

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On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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On Gray 900 #18181b

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8.84:1AAA

On Black #000000

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