teal blue

noun

: a dark greenish blue

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The lilac, green and teal blue color scheme gave major mermaid vibes. — Colson Thayer, People.com, 6 May 2025 The first design features shades of pastel green and blue, while the next one has a pink base with a teal blue top. — Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026 Featuring a teal blue ombre design, this planter is great for growing flowers, herbs, and small vegetable plants this season. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026 Discounts run especially steep for this garment, as the eggplant purple and teal blue versions are both down to $75. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for teal blue

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of teal blue was in 1938

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“Teal blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teal%20blue. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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