What is the hex code for Turquoise Green?

Turquoise Green is #b5decc. It appears in 16 historical color combinations from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Turquoise Green look like on white and black backgrounds?

Turquoise Green (#b5decc) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.47:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 14.29:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Turquoise Green come from?

Turquoise Green is documented in Sanzo Wada's "A Dictionary of Color Combinations" (1933, Seigensha Art Publishing 2010 reprint). Wada catalogued green pigments and historical Japanese color terms. The source work is in the public domain.

Can I use Turquoise Green in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#b5decc) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Turquoise Green

About Turquoise Green

Turquoise Green is a light, muted green tone. Its hex value is #b5decc — that is RGB 181, 222, 204, or HSL 154°, 38%, 79%.

It holds 14.3:1 contrast against dark, so Turquoise Green works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 1.5:1; on black 14.3:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Turquoise Green appears in 16 combinations — most often paired with Apricot Yellow, Lemon Yellow and Cobalt Green.

Palettes with Turquoise Green

Turquoise Green appears in 16 combinations from the archive. Each pairing reveals how the same color shifts character depending on its neighbours.

Showa era

Sulphine Yellow & Turquoise Green

Plate 36 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Sulphine Yellow, Turquoise Green.

Showa era

Turquoise Green & Green Blue

Plate 74 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Turquoise Green, Green Blue.

Showa era

Spinel Red & Vandyke Red +1

Plate 147 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Spinel Red, Vandyke Red, Turquoise Green.

Showa era

Apricot Yellow & Turquoise Green +1

Plate 163 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Apricot Yellow, Turquoise Green, Antwarp Blue.

Showa era

Lemon Yellow & Madder Brown +1

Plate 173 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Lemon Yellow, Madder Brown, Turquoise Green.

Showa era

Turquoise Green & Cobalt Green +1

Plate 202 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Turquoise Green, Cobalt Green, Slate Color.

Showa era

Light Brown Drab & Ochraceous Salmon +1

Plate 223 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Light Brown Drab, Ochraceous Salmon, Turquoise Green.

Showa era

Grenadine Pink & Turquoise Green +1

Plate 230 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Grenadine Pink, Turquoise Green, Cobalt Green.

Showa era

Burnt Sienna & Pinkish Cinnamon +2

Plate 263 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Burnt Sienna, Pinkish Cinnamon, Turquoise Green, Slate Color.

Showa era

Pale Lemon Yellow & Orange +2

Plate 272 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Pale Lemon Yellow, Orange, Turquoise Green, Salvia Blue.

Showa era

Light Brown Drab & Burnt Sienna +2

Plate 285 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Light Brown Drab, Burnt Sienna, Peach Red, Turquoise Green.

Showa era

Raw Sienna & Turquoise Green +2

Plate 293 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Raw Sienna, Turquoise Green, Artemesia Green, Green.

Showa era

Grenadine Pink & Cream Yellow +2

Plate 300 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Grenadine Pink, Cream Yellow, Turquoise Green, Calamine BLue.

Showa era

Pinkish Cinnamon & Apricot Yellow +2

Plate 305 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Pinkish Cinnamon, Apricot Yellow, Citron Yellow, Turquoise Green.

Showa era

Light Pinkish Cinnamon & Ecru +2

Plate 317 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Light Pinkish Cinnamon, Ecru, Lemon Yellow, Turquoise Green.

Showa era

Rosolanc Purple & Turquoise Green +2

Plate 346 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Rosolanc Purple, Turquoise Green, Light Green Yellow, Andover Green.

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Palettes with Turquoise Green

Sulphine Yellow & Turquoise Green

Turquoise Green & Green Blue

Spinel Red & Vandyke Red +1

Apricot Yellow & Turquoise Green +1

Lemon Yellow & Madder Brown +1

Turquoise Green & Cobalt Green +1

Light Brown Drab & Ochraceous Salmon +1

Grenadine Pink & Turquoise Green +1

Burnt Sienna & Pinkish Cinnamon +2

Pale Lemon Yellow & Orange +2

Light Brown Drab & Burnt Sienna +2

Raw Sienna & Turquoise Green +2

Grenadine Pink & Cream Yellow +2

Pinkish Cinnamon & Apricot Yellow +2

Light Pinkish Cinnamon & Ecru +2

Rosolanc Purple & Turquoise Green +2

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