What is the HEX code for Turquoise and Red mixed?

When Turquoise (#40E0D0) and Red (#FF0000) are mixed equally, the result is Brown / Warm Gray with HEX code #D4966C.

What is the approximate Pantone™ match for Turquoise and Red mixed?

The closest approximate Pantone™ match for the mix of Turquoise and Red is 163 C (ΔE 8.4). This is a mathematical approximation, not an officially certified Pantone value.

What Color Does Turquoise and Red Make?

Q: What Color Does Turquoise and Red Make?

Mixing Turquoise and Red produces Brown / Warm Gray. The resulting color has a HEX code of #D4966C and RGB values of rgb(212, 150, 108).

Turquoise#40E0D0

Red#FF0000

#D4966C

Brown / Warm Gray

#D4966C

Brown / Warm Gray

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HEX#D4966C

RGBrgb(212, 150, 108)

HSLhsl(24°, 55%, 63%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 29%, 49%, 17%)

CIELABLab(67.2, 18.5, 31.4)

Pantone™ Approximations

163 CApproximate (ΔE 8.4)

157 CApproximate (ΔE 9.0)

164 CApproximate (ΔE 11.6)

Pantone™ values shown are mathematical approximations, not official Pantone colors. Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC.

RAL (approx.)

RAL 3012Beige redApproximate (ΔE 6.4)

RAL 2011Deep orangeApproximate (ΔE 10.9)

RAL 1034Pastel yellowApproximate (ΔE 12.2)

Pantone® and RAL® codes shown are mathematical approximations calculated by color distance (ΔE CIEDE2000). They are not officially certified values.

About This Color Combination

Turquoise and red are near-complementary colors, and mixing them produces warm brown and gray, as the cool blue-green of turquoise neutralizes red's warmth across the color wheel. The exact result depends on proportions: balanced mixing produces a warm, brownish gray, while red-dominant mixes lean toward muddy brick brown, and turquoise-dominant mixes produce a muted, greenish gray. This demonstrates the powerful neutralizing force of complementary mixing.

Usage Tips

In painting, warm gray from turquoise-red mixes is far more interesting than a simple black-white gray, with an inherent warmth and depth that enriches shadows and neutral passages. Illustrators can use this earthy neutral to ground compositions that feature both parent colors as bright accents, providing visual rest and balance. Interior designers who love the turquoise-red contrast pair — a bold, energetic combination — can use the mixed warm gray as a wall color, rug, or upholstery tone to harmonize the palette. Pair with cream and natural wood for a balanced, energetic space.

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