Viridian

Description

Viridian is a transparent, fresh emerald green color that derives its name from the Latin word ‘viridis.’ It was created in Paris in 1838 by the colorist Binet as an alternative to the toxic Emerald Green pigment.

Additional information

Level

PROFESSIONAL

Colour Number

557

Pigment Codes

PG18

Lightfastness(+++,++,+)

+++

Opacity (Transparence, Semi-Transparence, Semi-Opaque, Opaque)

Transparence

size

half pans/14ml