Turquoise is a blue-green color, like the gemstone from which it gets its name. The word itself comes from the French word for “Turkish,” turquois, because the mineral first arrived in Europe via trade routes through Turkey. The color symbolizes calmness and clarity. Color psychology associates turquoise with communication, healing, and emotional stability. It’s also thought to help encourage clarity of thought. Artists and designers value turquoise for its unique ability to bridge the gap between cool and warm color palettes while creating an atmosphere of trust. In contemporary design, turquoise serves as a popular accent color in minimalist spaces, websites, and branding.
In digital design, pure turquoise is defined by the hex code #40E0D0, offering a balance between blue and green undertones. Its RGB values (R: 64, G: 224, B: 208) emphasize the green and blue channels, with minimal red. When working with print materials, turquoise typically requires CMYK values of C: 72%, M: 0%, Y: 28%, K: 0% to achieve accurate color reproduction.
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