What Color Goes with Turquoise? Combining Turquoise in Your Outfits

What color goes with turquoise? White, cream, beige and gray are the easiest choices, while navy, coral, yellow and brown add accents. Turquoise is a light to bold blue-green and needs calm partners so the color can stand out.

Do you have a turquoise piece in your wardrobe, or do you like the color for summer? Then the question quickly comes up of what goes with it. This guide shows matching colors, tells turquoise apart from petrol and mint and presents three outfits you can recreate.

What color goes with turquoise? The basic rule

Turquoise is a fresh, clear color that stands out. That is why a simple rule applies: turquoise can be the only strong color in the outfit. There are three directions:

• Neutral. White, cream, beige and gray let turquoise glow and keep the outfit calm.
• Dark. Navy and brown give turquoise depth and make the overall look clearer.
• Warm. Coral and orange sit on the warm opposite side of the color wheel, and yellow adds a summery mood.

Two colors next to turquoise are enough for an outfit. More rules are in the guide Color combinations in clothing.

Turquoise, petrol or mint: what is the difference?

Turquoise is light to bold and glows. Petrol is darker and more muted and goes better with dark and warm partners. Mint is a pale, cool green with a lot of white and looks softer than turquoise.

If in doubt, look at it in daylight. If the shade looks dark and muted, the guide What color goes with petrol fits better. If it is pale and more green, you will find partners in the guide What color goes with mint.

Combining turquoise with white, cream and beige

White. A white top with turquoise pants or a turquoise skirt is the clearest contrast. The white muslin blouse is an example that you can wear open or buttoned. You will find more in white clothing.

Cream. Cream is softer than white and suits a calm, summery look. A cream textured maxi skirt with a turquoise top keeps the block of color small and the outfit light.

Beige. Sand tones remind you of beach and sea and look natural next to turquoise. Beige is warmer than gray and softer than brown, and it works for pants, skirts and jackets.

Combining turquoise with navy and gray

Navy and turquoise stay within the family of blues. That makes a clear, almost nautical look. The navy blue oversize check jacket worn open over a turquoise top is one example. You will find more styles in check jackets.

Gray is cool and calm. Light gray is softer, anthracite has more contrast. A gray jacket or cardigan over a turquoise top is a simple approach for cooler days.

Combining turquoise with coral, yellow and orange

Warm colors are the counterpart to turquoise. Coral is a warm shade between red and orange. One coral piece next to turquoise is enough, for example the coral off-shoulder muslin dress with a turquoise bag or scarf.

Yellow looks sunny and fresh. The yellow off-shoulder top with a turquoise skirt is a bold summer look where the rest stays simple.

Orange is even bolder. If you like it daring, just take one accessory. More on this shade is in the guide What color goes with orange.

Do turquoise and brown go together?

Yes. Brown is earthy and calm and gives fresh turquoise something to hold on to. Light brown and camel look lighter, chocolate brown is darker. The brown jersey trousers with a turquoise top are an example of this mix.

Blouse, dress, pants and jacket in turquoise: what goes with them?

• Blouse. Pants and skirts in white, cream, beige or brown go with it. Light jeans are also a calm partner.
• Dress. A jacket in navy, white or beige over it keeps the look calm. For shoes, light shades are a safe choice.
• Pants. The top can be plain, ideally in white, cream or yellow.
• Jacket or cardigan. White and gray go underneath. Navy and beige look calm next to turquoise.

For shoes and bags, white, beige, brown and navy are the safe choice. Black looks harsher next to turquoise.

Three outfits with turquoise

Light and summery. Turquoise top, cream textured maxi skirt and light shoes. Turquoise is the only splash of color.

Clear and nautical. Turquoise blouse, light jeans and the navy blue oversize check jacket worn open over it. Turquoise, navy and denim blue stay in one color family.

Warm and earthy. Turquoise top, brown jersey trousers and beige shoes. The cool blue-green meets warm brown.

Matching pieces in the shop: yellow clothing and brown clothing.

Frequently asked questions

What color goes with turquoise?

White, cream, beige and gray are the easiest. Navy, coral, yellow and brown add accents, as long as turquoise stays the only strong color.

Do turquoise and gray go together?

Yes, gray is calm and lets turquoise stand out. Light gray is softer, anthracite has stronger contrast.

Do turquoise and brown go together?

Yes, especially with camel, light brown and beige. The earthy shades calm down the fresh turquoise.

What is the difference between turquoise and petrol?

Turquoise is lighter and more vivid, petrol darker and more muted. Light and sandy partners suit turquoise, while dark and warm ones suit petrol better.

Which shoes go with turquoise?

Shoes in white, beige, brown or navy. Simple shoes keep turquoise in the spotlight.