Viridian Green Hue

Guignet of Paris patented the process for manufacturing Viridian Green in 1859. The popularity of this bright, exceedingly clear blue-green color led some to believe that it could eventually replace all other greens, both ancient and modern. GOLDEN's mixture and is a useful replacement for artists familiar with the original.

Technical Detail

Pigment Classification

Mixture

Color Index Name

PW6 / PB15:3 / PBr7 / PY150

Color Index Number

77947 / 74160 / 12764 / 77492

Chemical Description

Titanium Dioxide Rutile / Copper Phthalocyanine / Natural Iron Oxide containing Manganese / Nickel Complex Azo

Opacity / Transparency

Semi-Transparent
Semi-Transparent

Lightfastness rating

1

Permanency

Excellent

Munsell Notation Listing

Hue:8.8 Value:3 Chroma:5

Gloss Average

83.7

Viscosity Range

4000-15000 CPS

CIE L*a*b* Values

L*35.64 a*-24.01 b*0.39

Tint Strength

85.23

Available Sizes

SizeItemUPC
2 oz tube0007469-2738797746923
5 oz tube0007469-3738797746930
4 oz jar0007469-4738797746947
8 oz jar0007469-5738797746954
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OPEN Acrylic Color - Viridian Green Hue - 2 oz tube - 02-oz
OPEN Acrylic Color - Viridian Green Hue - 8 oz jar - 08-oz
OPEN Acrylic Color - Viridian Green Hue - tint-glaze