Hue ambiguity

This is the cardigan I purchased at H&M when I was in New York last week. I initially thought that it was seafoam (or mint, if you prefer) but now that I think about it, it's a little too saturated to be seafoam, which is generally quite pale.
It's not turquoise, since turquoise is more blue than green, and it's not teal, becuase teal is much, much darker.
It might also be worth noting that these Towne & Reese bracelets are a perfect color match for the cardigan, and the color they are listed as is turquoise. 
So what color is it?

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The Rundown
Zebra Blouse Thrifted - Pencil Skirt H&M - Cardigan H&M - Shoes Adrienne Vittadini - Swiss Dot Tights Gap - Necklaces and Ring The Cavernous Jewelry Box - Turquoise Bracelets Towne & Reese Avery Black Bracelets Kohls - Earrings Aldo - Nail Polish Essie Fair Game
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  1. this free birdFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    I'm not sure exactly what color it is...I'd say seafoam-ish, I think?

    Whatever the case it is a wonderful color and does match the bangle perfectly. Love the zebra print & dotted tights. A really pretty outfit that looks terrific on you.

    xo,
    C

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  2. BreFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    I love the detail and the color of your jewelry and the fact that your bracelet matched your card is too awesome.

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  3. AngelaFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    I absolutely love this outfit! So pretty! :)

    I would love if you linked this up to my Friday Favorites link party!
    xoxo
    Angela

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  4. Frannie PantzFebruary 3, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    Not sure about the color--I think seafoam is pretty close. You look great! I love the bold graphic top with the softer pastel cardigan!

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  5. AmandaFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    oh how pretty

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    It looks turquoise to me, but a turquoise with a lot of greenish cast to it. Love that skirt that zips up the back.

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  7. ChocolateFashionCoffeeFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    whatever the color I love it :) great styling :)

    http://chocolatefashioncoffee.blogspot.com/

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  8. KiFebruary 3, 2012 at 3:17 AM

    I asked my husband, just for fun, what colour this is.
    'Green.'
    'Yeah, but what kind of green?'
    'Light green. Duh.'

    So yeah, I'm gonna just go with that, although I was going to say seafoam :D

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  9. eekFebruary 3, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    I think it's more seafoamish, although it also looks just green to me in these photos. At any rate, you look great!

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  10. Madeline QuaintFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    In Hungarian I would call it pistachio. :) It's like pistachio ice cream, yum!

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  11. Natasha FatahFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Hmmm...you're right. Difficult to pin down the exact colour name, but I do think mint is the closest. Looking lovely and minty fresh my dear! :)

    xoxo
    www.natashafatah.blogspot.com

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  12. AnnieFebruary 3, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Whatever color it is - I love it! Looks great over that patterned blouse :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  13. Closet FashionistaFebruary 3, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Looove it!! It does look a bit more saturated than I remember, but I think it looks perfect! :D
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  14. TashiaFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    That is a tricky color. Too green to be aqua, but a little too blue to be mint. I would call it Jade maybe? Love the polka dot tights and zebra print top combo:)

    http://hipsandhangers.blogspot.com/

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  15. VanessaFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    I can't help you on the color but you look particularly stunning in these photos. Your hair, makeup, those swiss-dot tights, everything is perfection.

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  16. Nikki | The Ginger DiariesFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    I have absolutely no idea what the name of this colour would be... I'd say dark seafoam? and the H&M website just says it's "green" haha! x

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  17. Whitney 'Nic' JamesFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    idk the exact color BUT, i do like it :-) love the zipper in the back...this look is very "smart-chic". lol, i just made that up!

    ~nic

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  18. Gray SkiesFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    I love your blouse! I don't see a lot of zebra print on people - mostly just leopard print.

    Maybe you could just call the cardigan...dark seafoam green? Hmm, that still doesn't sound right. Greenish turquoise? Dang, that's a hard color to place!

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  19. AmberFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Whatever color it is (I'd say seafoam...or mint!) I love it and it looks great on you. Nice find!

    How have you been dear?

    Love & Cake,
    Amber

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  20. The PvdH JournalFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Oh dear, you know that a similar thing happened to me with a pair of green H&M jeans I bought. I am still not sure the exact colour (I called them emerald)... but your sweater is definitely lighter. mmm sea foam perhaps yes!

    Anyways! I loved it how you paired it with the polka dotted tights!

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  21. Marie McGrath (The Joy of Fashion)February 3, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    You're right, it is sort of a difficult color to pin point. Well, whatever it is, it looks fantastic on you. I love how the color of your hair contrasts with the color of the cardigan. And I also really like your polka dot tights!

    highheelscitystreet

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  22. luchieFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    I think it's relatively close to Pistachio Green. I looked up the color on Pantone and on my screen it matched your cardigan - LOL!

    I absolutely love the outfit! The zebra blouse with polka dot tights...nice mix of patterns.

    You inspire me!

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  23. UnknownFebruary 3, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    I like this color a lot :) I like this whole outfit a lot-- the sheer and the necklaces, and the bracelets... accessorized to perfection. This green color is actually very common in turquoise gemstones, but most most jewelers favor the bluer turquoise. I like this one, though. I think it's underused.

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  24. LorenaFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Very pretty - that is a fabulous skirt.
    And in regards to the color... maybe we can label it "dark seafoam" ?

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  25. mispapelicosFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Gorgeous and ready for a fantastic weekend.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  26. AmberFebruary 3, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    how about celery? That sounds about right.

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  27. Courtney ErinFebruary 3, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    I'm not really sure what color it is...but I love it!

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  28. LorenFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    I would have called it mint green.
    It's lovely on you though. I really love the way you mix animal prints with everything.

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  29. rlutzFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Love the color...what ever it is called! Great how you styled it with all the black and white!
    Hope you have a great weekend!

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  30. Style JourneyFebruary 3, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Whatever color green the sweater is, it looks great on you! Love how you paired it with all black. Have a great weekend :)

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  31. UnknownFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Mint? I never know the proper colours- I just know the general colour family! I LOVE this cardigan- I'm looking to add some to my wardrobe so will have to check out H&M!

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  32. Shabby, Chic, & CheapFebruary 4, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    Turquoise green? Whatever color it is it's gorgeous! I love those mini dot tights!

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  33. DariaFebruary 4, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    nice cardi colour! iand i love those thighta.


    xxx
    Daria, the Fashionsurfer

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  34. La Fille D'orFebruary 4, 2012 at 2:57 AM

    I wonder if H&M would be able to comment on this : )? You look amazing in the color though. We seem to be thinking in the same hues. I've been stalking all sorts of light green shades on etsy.

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  35. silvergirlFebruary 4, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    I am going with mint green
    Lovely color whatever it is
    Brett

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  36. JodiFebruary 4, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    I like how you paired the sweater with black and white pattern. Of course I love black and white to begin with, but this makes your sweater stand out and is really cute!! xox oJ

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  37. Style ServingsFebruary 4, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    What a pretty look! I adore those necklaces!

    http://styleservings.blogspot.com/

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    I was really hoping it was Cerulean so I could quote The Devil Wears Prada. Shucks, lol.

    Maybe its a dark mint? Or avocado? Either way, its absolutely beautiful.

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  39. MeliFebruary 4, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    hi sweetie! long time no see.

    I came back to blogging and am glad to see familiar faces still around. :)

    and super happy to see you still doing afforable cute fashion!!

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  40. Karoline KalvøFebruary 4, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Sooo gorgeous. Love your blog.

    Kisses from Norwegian model, blogger and student
    http://karolinekalvo.blogspot.com

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  41. ElegantesqueFebruary 4, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    You look so pretty ! love your pencil skirt !

    Kisses
    Hannah

    Elegantesque Blog 

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  42. TonyaFebruary 4, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Super cute look! I love the polka dot tights :) And the mint is so refreshing..love it!

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  43. TaraMixandMatchFebruary 4, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Love the tiny dots on your tights!

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  44. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    A great look on you this outfit. Love the green colour (I don't know what to call it either) with the black.

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  45. Glitter GalFebruary 4, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    It really looks like seafoam to me!

    -Myisha :)

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  46. UnknownFebruary 5, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    I would call it jade maybe? Definitely in the green family :)

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  47. AleksandraNajda.comFebruary 5, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Great post ♥ I love the blouse, looks great on you.

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  48. CameliaFebruary 5, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    I love that sweater, sort of a seafoam i would think. And that zipper is so cute down the back of the skirt. I just got some polka dotted tights as well. Super cute! :)

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  49. little luxury listFebruary 5, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Hmm dark sea foam? It is still a lovely color for spring!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  50. Ali HvalFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Muted seafoam! Maybe that's a color. But maybe that's not specific enough. It's okay, I thought I knew what royal blue was until I discovered there were many different shades of it. Colors, bro. They were made to confuse us.

    This is so perfect though. I love how your mutedseaformmintgreenmermaid cardigan pops against all the black and white. I like that you layered your necklaces under your collar, too. Fun fun!

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  51. AshleyFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    I'd say turquoise. Or green. Because I like being exact, you know.

    I don't know another blogger who has so much great animal print.

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  52. UnknownFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    so this color is seafoam! it's very pretty! btw, you are right, i need to stop overestimating my size and buy stuff that fits ;) thank you!

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  53. BonnieFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    Seafoam sounds like a good way to describe this cardigan. Whatever the color is, I LOVE IT.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  54. SarahFebruary 5, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    What a great looK! I adore this blouse. Great colors as well.

    thequeenofwanderlust.blogspot.com

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  55. A Very Sweet BlogFebruary 7, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    It's a pretty spring green. Love the animal print underneath. Great skirt (back zip) and criss cross heels.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  56. Angie | Pandaphilia.comFebruary 9, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    mint is my favourite colour right now! you did zebra print right and i love the matchy matchy accessories. you've got yourself a new follower :D

    pandaphilia style

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