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Turquoise colour: description, colour codes, shades and mixing

Turquoise is a mixture of blue and green, named after the semi-precious stone called turquoise. This colour is often a symbol of peace, tranquillity and freshness. Its appearance in nature, for example in the colour of the sea or a clear sky, creates a sense of harmony and stability. It is particularly important in Turkish culture, where it is used in the form of amulets to ward off evil spirits.

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In design and the arts, turquoise is often an exciting but not too garish alternative to the traditional blue and Green against colours. For interiors, turquoise elements can be used to create a refreshing effect, especially in darker rooms. In fashion, it combines well with other colours and gives the wearer a sense of vitality and uniqueness.

RGB and HEX colour codes for turquoise

The turquoise colour is RGB colour code (64, 224, 208), while the HEX colour code is #40E0D0.

The diversity and freshness of the colour turquoise is often used in design to add a touch of energy and a unique look to different creations.

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Colour scheme Code/Weights
Hex

#30D5C8

RGB

rgb(48, 213, 200)

HSL

hsl(174, 64%, 51%)

HSV/HSB

hsv(174, 77%, 84%)

CMYK

cmyk(77%, 0%, 6%, 16%)

Contrasting colour

#D5303D

Complementary colour

#D5303D

Dark and light shades of turquoise

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Dark shades

Light shades

Turquoise complementary colour palettes

Turquoise is a vibrant, refreshing colour that pairs well with a variety of other shades. Here we show you the complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral colour palettes of turquoise.

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Complementary palette

#40E0D0
#3C9E8E
#FF7F50
#D65339

Analogue palette

#40E0D0
#48D1CC
#20B2AA
#1E6A6A

Monochrome palette

#40E0D0
#6FE8DC
#36B1A2
#2D877E

Triad palette

#40E0D0
#E040E0
#40D040
#388038

Tetrade palette

#40E0D0
#E04060
#E0A040
#60E040

Split complementary palette

#40E0D0
#E04060
#9040E0
#6040E0

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Neutral palette

#40E0D0
#F5F5F5
#A9A9A9
#696969

What is the colour of turquoise?

Turquoise is a light blue-green shade, named after the turquoise gemstone. The colour is a combination of blue and green, creating a fresh, vibrant effect.

What is the colour of turquoise?

The colour of turquoise depends mainly on the spectral composition of the light reflected from the object. The exact hue and intensity is influenced by the material of the object, the ambient light conditions and the quality of the pigments and dyes used on the surface of the object.

How is it possible to mix turquoise color color? theme:turquoise color

To achieve the turquoise colour, mix blue and green in equal proportions. If you want a lighter shade of turquoise, add a little white. You can experiment with the shades by adding more blue or green to get the desired tone.

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