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Turquoise

Vibrant blue-green, evoking tropical seas and the precious stone.

Color conversions

Meaning & usage

Turquoise takes its name from a stone of oriental origins and incomparable brilliance. Color of lagoons and Aztec ceramics, it immediately transports to exotic horizons and sensory plenitude.

Synonyms & nuances

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Shades (darker)

Tints (lighter)

Tones (desaturated)

Design system scale (50→950)

Harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-comp.
Tetradic

Thread & yarn equivalents

Average ΔE :101 (Rough)
#40E0D0
DMC 959
Sea Green Med
ΔE 101

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