turquoise blue

noun

: a light greenish blue that is paler and slightly bluer than average turquoise

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Guest rooms, marked by neutral shades that deliberately play second fiddle to the view of either turquoise blue ocean or verdant gardens, match the resort’s comfortable sophistication, with linens that feel as decadent as the legendary Sunday brunch. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023 Andrew Scott is always pushing the boundaries of menswear and this turquoise blue crepe Vivienne Westwood was a surprise hit. Booth Moore, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 Onder said standout colors from the group include Cerulean, a new green-cast shade that fades from a mid-deep indigo to a rich turquoise blue over time, the vibrant Electric Ice and Tannin, a natural dyestuff made from acorn shells achieving a nice smooth light brown shade. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 Location is everything Who doesn’t want turquoise blue waters as their office view? Annie Daly, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for turquoise blue 

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of turquoise blue was in 1799

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“Turquoise blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turquoise%20blue. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

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