What Colors Make Turquoise? Paint Mixing Chart & Exact Tube Ratios
To mix turquoise paint, combine 2 parts Phthalo Blue + 1 part Lemon Yellow + 3 parts White. Adjust lightness slowly with Titanium White or deepen shadows u
Primary Paint Formula for Turquoise
To mix turquoise paint, combine 2 parts Phthalo Blue + 1 part Lemon Yellow + 3 parts White. Adjust lightness slowly with Titanium White or deepen shadows using Burnt Umber / Ultramarine Blue instead of plain black.
3 Studio Shade Recipes
- Classic Studio Turquoise (#59989B): 2 parts Phthalo Blue + 1 part Lemon Yellow + 3 parts White
- Soft Tinted Turquoise (#629FA3): 2 parts Phthalo Blue + 1 part Lemon Yellow + 3 parts White + 3 parts Titanium White
- Muted Earthy Turquoise (#587976): 2 parts Phthalo Blue + 1 part Lemon Yellow + 3 parts White + 1 part Burnt Umber
Artist Mixing Tips
- Always mix darker pigments into lighter pigments a tiny brush-tip at a time when making turquoise.
- Acrylic paint dries 5–10% darker than wet paint on the palette — test a small swatch first.
Active Color Swatches & Shades
- #06B6D4 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #59989B — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #629FA3 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #587976 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale