The color Turquoise was named after the gemstone of similar color. It can be found among blue and green on the color wheel, and is a blend of pale blue, green, and a bit of yellow. Turquoise is a calm, friendly, and cheerful color, radiating the tranquility of blue, the growth of green, and the vitality of yellow. Turquoise can also help promote clear thinking and relaxation. In addition to the gemstone, Turquoise represents the Carribean waters as it is often used as the colloquial term for them.
Turquoise in designs has both a warming and cooling effect depending on its accompanying palette. When mixed with greys, muted yellows and pinks, Turquoise stands out as a bold, vivid accent. It can also be mixed with its opposite color, dark orange for a dynamic combination.
Turquoise hex code: #30D5C8