Viridian

Viridian is a blue-green pigment, a hydrated chromium (III) oxide, of medium saturation and relatively dark in value.

It is composed of a majority of green, followed by blue.

Viridian takes its name from the Latin viridis, meaning "green".

It is a bright shade of spring green, which places the color between green and teal on the color wheel, or, in paint, a tertiary blue–green color.

Viridian is dark in value, has medium saturation, and is transparent.

In a RGB color space, viridian has the HEX code #40826D.

Viridian is a warm color that can create a sense of harmony, balance, and nature.

It is often associated with environmentalism, health, and freshness.

• The leaves of some plants, such as ferns, mosses, and evergreens, have a viridian hue.
  They contrast well with the brown or gray tones of the soil and rocks.

• The water of some lakes, rivers, and seas can reflect the viridian color of the sky or the vegetation.
  For example, Lake George in New York, where Georgia O'Keeffe painted her famous 'Pool in the Woods' in 1922, has a viridian tint.

• Some animals, such as peacocks, parrots, and frogs, have viridian feathers or skin.
  They use this color to attract mates, camouflage, or signal danger.

• Some minerals, such as malachite, turquoise, and jade, have a viridian shade.
  They are often used for jewelry, sculpture, or decoration.

• Some artworks, such as paintings, ceramics, and textiles, use viridian as a primary or secondary color.
  For example, the 16th-century Venetian painter Paolo Veronese used viridian to create rich and harmonious compositions.