Developer proposes scientific definitions in the teal vs cyan color debate

In a debate over distinguishing teal, cyan, turquoise and aqua, moultano proposed scientific definitions: cyan should be the exact midpoint between blue and green in human color perception, while teal derives from the iridescent feathers of the teal duck, which lack a standard reference color.

2026-10-12 ~ 2026-10-12 · 2 related posts

• Defining teal vs cyan vs aqua scientifically: moultano draws the color boundaries — moultano · 2026-10-12
• Teal is named after a duck's iridescent stripe, so it has no fixed color — moultano · 2026-10-12