Greens & tealsMakes teal
What Does Blue and Green Make?
Blue and Green mixed evenly make teal — #004080. Neighbouring hues on the cool side of the wheel: blue cools the green down without adding red, which is exactly how teal and cyan are built.
How the mix changes with the ratio
25% Green
50% Green
75% Green
Values for #004080
Hex
RGBrgb(0, 64, 128)
HSLhsl(210, 100%, 25%)
Contrast on white10.27:1
Contrast on black2.05:1
Closest named colorIndigoDye (#00416A)
Where this mix works
- Tech interfaces
- Coastal themes
- Swimwear
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#004000Makes forest greenOpen the mixBlue and Green mixed at 50/50 give teal — #004080. Neighbouring hues on the cool side of the wheel: blue cools the green down without adding red, which is exactly how teal and cyan are built.
Frequently asked questions
Blue (#0000FF) and Green (#008000) make teal — #004080 — when mixed evenly. Weight the mix toward either color and the result travels along the line between them.
Good to know
- The result is a straight 50/50 blend of #0000FF and #008000 in RGB.
- Blue and Green can also be mixed at any other ratio in the color mixer.
- Both source colors have their own page: Blue (#0000FF) and Green (#008000).
Mix your own colors
Blend Blue and Green at any ratio, build a palette around the result, or check how readable the mix is as text.
