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bright turquoise blue

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Definition of bright turquoise blue

: a variable color averaging a strong greenish blue that is greener and very slightly paler than grotto, greener and paler than cobalt blue, and greener, lighter, and stronger than average cerulean blue (see cerulean blue 1a)

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