What Color Is Turquoise?
The color named Turquoise on the web is a bright blue green.
On the color wheel, Turquoise lies between green and blue, and is a tint, meaning that it’s lighter than a pure blue green.
The gemstone Turquoise is more of a medium greenish blue, but like its namesake, can be a bit lighter, darker, greener, or bluer.
You’ll have many color code choices below.
What is the Hex Code for Turquoise?
Turquoise is a named color in the RGB color system. There are 2 colors named Turquoise online – choose your favorite. We’ll call them Turquoise and Turquoise2.
The most commonly seen Turquoise has the hex code of #40E0D0.
In RGB it can be specified as 64,224,208. This means its red value is 64, green value is 224, and the blue value is 208.
It has higher numbers than Teal because RGB is an additive light-based system, so it takes more light to make Turquoise lighter than Teal.
To specify Turquoise in CMYK inks for printing, use 71, 0, 7, 12.
Since CMYK is a subtractive system based on pigments or inks, the numbers are smaller for Turquoise than Teal.
The slight bit of Magenta added makes it tip a bit more towards blue than green, as opposed to Teal, which has 0 Magenta.
Adobe and Canva call out a different Turquoise, which we’ll call Turquoise2.
I find it a little less vivid and a bit more appealing.
The hexadecimal code for this Turquoise is #30D5C8.
To specify this Turquoise in RGB values, use 48, 213, 200.
For CMYK printing, call out 77, 0, 6, 16.
Web-Safe Turquoise color code
The closest web safe hex color is #33CCCC. The matched pairs means it can also be specified in 3 digits as #3CC.
Web-safe Turquoise Color Swatch
What Color is Closest to Turquoise?
There are several colors that are close to Turquoise.
Cyan is a web-safe color that’s brighter than Turquoise. It’s one of the 16 original web colors. You can see it, plus more Cyan color codes .
Here are 3 more similar hues if you’d like more options from the 3 Turquoises at the top.
Amping it up a bit is Turquoise Blue. It has the hex code #00FFEF.
Spec it in RGB as 0,255,239.
It’s a vibrant hue that’s quite close to Cyan, which is #00FFFF.
Turquoise Blue Color Swatch
Bright Turquoise is just a bit lighter than regular Turquoise, with the hex code #08E8DE.
Bright Turquoise Color Swatch
A touch deeper is Medium Turquoise. Its hex code is #48D1CC.
Medium Turquoise Color Swatch
See turquoise shades, tints, and tones below.
Hex Codes for Turquoise Shades
Here are several shades of Turquoise, from the most similar to the darkest.
Verdigris is a little darker than Medium Turquoise, above. This rich color evokes a gorgeous patina.
The hex for Verdigris is #43B3AE.
Blue Green (Munsell) is a step darker at #00A59C.
Blue Green (Munsell) Color Swatch
Next is Viridian Green, which ironically is a bit bluer. Its hex code is #009698 and RGB values are 0,150,152.
Viridian Green Color Swatch
Another shade of dark turquoise is Blue Green. It’s a bit brighter than Dark Cyan, below.
The hex code for Blue Green is #088F8F and its RGB clocks in at 8, 143, 143.
Dark Cyan is one small step deeper.
Call out Dark Cyan in hex as #008B8B and in RGB as 0,139,139.
Teal is a wee bit darker than Dark Cyan.
The hex code for Teal, shown below, is #008080.
For more similar and darker shades, you’ll want to check this page of teal shades
Light Turquoise Hex Codes
Tints of Turquoise are lighter than the parent color. In pigments, this would require adding white. But in RGB, we just add more light!
I’ve arranged them from a little lighter than Turquoise, to the lightest one.
Pale Robin Egg Blue at #96DED1 is a bit greener and more subdued, but still a tint of Turquoise.
Pale Robin Egg Blue Color Swatch
More true to Turquoise is Blue Green Pastel, #9ADEDB.
Blue Green Pastel Color Swatch
Pale Blue (Light Turquoise) lightens the mood a bit with the hex #AFEEEE.
Pale Blue (Light Turquoise) Color Swatch
The lightest tint for this page is Waterspout. Its hex code is #A4F4F9.
Lighter tints would be tints of Cyan or Aqua. Aqua hex codes are coming soon!
Hex Codes for Turquoise Tones
Here are a couple muted tones of Turquoise. A tone has gray added.
Dusty Turquoise is a muted turquoise with the hexadecimal color code #67A0A3. In RGB specs, call out 103, 160, 163.
Dusty Turquoise Color Swatch
A web-safe tone is Desaturated Cyan. Its hex is #669999, or #699.
Desaturated Cyan Color Swatch
Muted Teal makes a great tone of turquoise too.
Muted Teal has the hex code #6B9797 and its RGB values are 107, 151, 151.
The CMYK color specs for printing is 29, 0, 0, 41. This shows that the color is almost a blue gray.
Cadet Blue is a bit less muted with the hex #5F9EA0.
Turkish Blue is a bit bluer. Its hex is #5097A4 and its RGB values are 80, 151, 164.
Turkish Blue Color Swatch
Is Turquoise Mostly Blue or Green?
In the visible light spectrum, Turquoise lies almost exactly halfway between green and blue.
While there are a number of turquoise hues that can be more green or more blue, the web color Turquoise is just a bit more green.
Are Turquoise and Aqua the Same Color?
When thinking in pigments or paints, Aqua is considered to be a pastel or lighter version of Turquoise
In web values, Cyan and Aqua have the same specs, but Turquoise is more muted.
What is the Difference between Turquoise and Cyan?
Web Cyan is an intense color, so bright it almost glows like neon. It’s comprised of full green and full blue light.
Turquoise is more subdued. It dials back both the green and blue light, then adds some red, which tones it down.
Is Turquoise Closer to Cyan or Teal?
When it comes to lightness, Turquoise is much closer to Cyan than to Teal. Teal is quite dark.
As far as intensity, Turquoise is somewhat muted from Cyan, so you could say its intensity is closer to Teal.
What Two Colors Make Turquoise?
Whether in RGB or pigments, green and blue make Turquoise.
On the web, some red is added to tone it down. In pigments, you might add some white to lighten it.
How Do I Mix Turquoise in Paints?
In acrylic paints, you can make turquoise from blue and green, or you can add a small amount of yellow to blue.
Vary the proportions to make a greener or bluer hue. Add water or white paint to make it lighter.
Get some pointers from this video.
Totally Turquoise
Now you have enough Turquoise hex numbers and RGB values to create a monochromatic design in tints, tones, and shades.
Or pick the right color to combine with Turquoise by checking out color meanings .
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Or check this page for an index to all the hex codes for colors !
