What Colors Make Teal?
Learn how to mix and create different shades of teal
Teal is a cyan-like color created by mixing blue and green together, often with white added for brightness. It sits between blue and green on the color wheel and evokes feelings of calm, sophistication, and tropical waters.
How to Make Teal
Blue
Green
#14B8A6
Equal parts blue and green create classic teal.
Teal
White
#5EEAD4
Adding white creates aqua and light teal shades.
Blue
Green
#0EA5E9
More blue creates cyan and turquoise shades.
Teal
Black
#0F766E
Adding black creates deep, sophisticated teals.
Color Theory: Understanding Teal
Teal is a tertiary color that falls between blue and green. In subtractive mixing, it's created by combining blue and green pigments. In additive color (RGB), cyan is a primary that's similar to teal. The exact shade depends on the blue-to-green ratio.
Shades & Variations of Teal
Aqua
#00FFFF
Equal blue and green with white
Turquoise
#40E0D0
More green than blue with white
Cyan
#00BCD4
Bright blue-green
Deep Teal
#0F766E
Teal with black
Seafoam
#71EEB8
Teal with extra green and white
Peacock
#005F6A
Teal with blue and black
Caribbean
#00CED1
Bright teal with more blue
Verdigris
#43B3AE
Muted teal with gray undertone
Pine
#01796F
Dark teal with green dominance
Electric Blue
#7DF9FF
Very bright teal with lots of white
Ocean
#006994
Deep teal with strong blue
Lagoon
#017987
Medium teal with balanced blue-green
Pro Tips for Mixing Teal
- Phthalo blue and phthalo green create the most vibrant teals
- Teal pairs beautifully with coral and orange (near-complements)
- Add white for Caribbean-water vibes, black for sophisticated depth
- Teal is trending in interior design for its calming yet modern feel