Comparing the Blue, Green, and Teal in G12 Light Strings
Our favorite cool-leaning Christmas light colors are classic green, true blue, and teal. Teal sits right between blue and green — but it can look surprisingly different depending on what it’s placed next to.
The photo for this post is unretouched so you can see these three colors exactly as they appear together. Next to pure blue, teal reads more blue. Next to green, teal can feel more balanced — but overall, this teal leans blue-teal rather than green-teal.
Why teal can “change” on you
Color is contextual — your eye interprets a shade based on the colors around it. That’s why teal can look a little more blue in one setup and a little more green in another. If you’re deciding between two colors, it helps to compare them side-by-side the way we did here.
Favorite ways to use these colors
- Indoor trees: mix with colorful ornaments — especially beautiful with gold, silver, or white.
- Outdoor tree trunks: teal and blue look amazing wrapped around bark for a bold winter look.
- Wreaths and garland: a cool accent color that feels fresh and a little unexpected.
Scan down for a look at all the G12 Christmas light strings choices.
