pale blue-green; light turquoise
A traditional Japanese color name; a pale, slightly greenish blue reminiscent of the color of thinly sliced leeks or onions.
She was wearing a pale blue-green kimono.
This wallpaper is a light turquoise, making the room look brighter.
From 浅葱 (あさぎ), referring to a pale greenish-blue color, combined with 色 (いろ, 'color'). 浅葱 originally referred to a light-colored leek or onion, and the color name derives from that association.