blue-green

Tropical water shade

Blue-green describes a color midway between blue and green on the spectrum—the color of tropical seas, verdigris, or teal.

As a noun, blue-greens are cyanobacteria, photosynthetic microorganisms once classified as algae: Blue-green algae bloomed across the lake.

color

turquoise

Blue-green opaque gemstone

cerulean · seafoam · viridian · verdigris · peacock · jade · malachite · beryl · mint · celadon

oceanic

lagoon

Sheltered coastal shallows

coral · tide pool · sea glass · kelp · algae · bioluminescence · coastal · cove · atoll · Caribbean

tropical

parrot

Speech-mimicking tropical bird

lagoon · palm · jungle · iguana · tree frog · orchid · hibiscus · monsoon · canopy · paradise

vibrant

electric

Powered by current

iridescent · shimmering · vivid · bright · dazzling · glowing · radiant · bold · saturated · striking

calming

serenity

Undisturbed mental quietude

meditation · zen · harmony · restfulness · cooling · refreshing · therapeutic · restorative · peaceful · placid

Categories
Opposites
color wheel position

blue-greenvermilion

Vivid red-orange pigment

coral · burnt orange · tangerine · rust · salmon

chromatic versus achromatic

blue-greenachromatic

Lacking visible hue

neutral · gray · grey · colorless · black

color temperature

blue-greenwarm

Moderately heated, or friendly

red · orange · yellow · golden · fiery

Family

blue, green, greenish, blueish, blue-green algae, blue-greens

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G