grønnblå

Grønnblå is a Norwegian color term used to describe hues that lie between green and blue on the color spectrum. In everyday Norwegian usage, it often corresponds to what English speakers would call teal, turquoise, or blue-green, though the exact shade labeled grønnblå can vary with lighting, material, and perception. It is not a single standardized color in formal color systems, but rather a range of blue-green tones.

Linguistically, grønnblå is a compound of grønn (green) and blå (blue). Because color naming is influenced by context, industry, and display, the same term can refer to slightly different shades in fashion, design, or printing, sometimes overlapping with turkis (turquoise) or blågrønn.

In design contexts, grønnblå generally occupies the region between blue and green, often described as teal or cyan-leaning blue-green. There is no fixed code for grønnblå, and exact representations can vary across devices and media.

Usage of the term appears in Scandinavian design discourse and can be found in branding, interior design, and art criticism. It evokes associations with water, coolness, and natural landscapes, making it a popular choice for palettes that aim to convey calm and balance.

See also: Teal, Turquoise, Cyan, Blue-green, Norwegian color terms.