Viridian Green Artist Acrylic Paint

Viridian Green is the fresh maker in our collection of greens. Picture a blue-green color that leans towards the cooler side of the green spectrum. Distinguished by its crisp and clear blue tones.

Its minty cool and intense color brings the vitality of cold spring water, sought after for its rejuvenating properties. Picture it in landscapes, seascapes, still life, and botanical paintings making natural elements icy hot. Viridian Green can add a sense of natural beauty, coolness, and visual impact, capturing green tones' vibrant and refreshing qualities.

When it comes to Viridian Green, it often gets compared to other green pigments like Phthalo Green. While Phthalo Green is in Viridian Green, its signature dark undertones bring a cooler blue undertone, while Phthalo Green leans towards more vibrancy and a pure green appearance. It's all about finding that perfect green shade that speaks to your ideas.

Our unique mixture brings the best out of Phthalo Green (PG7), Carbon Black (PBk7), and Transparent Yellow Iron Oxide (PY42). Viridian green balances opposites by being bright, dark, and clear, providing a strong visual presence in your work. Its excellent lightfastness ensures longevity by preserving the vibrancy of the green over time. Viridian Green's semi-transparent nature also allows for layering and glazing techniques, creating depth and luminosity. Its moderate to high tinting strength allows for vibrant and impactful applications with relatively small amounts of pigment.

All Gaffrey acrylic colors are crafted in small batches with a hint of artistic mischief and paint chemistry expertise. Our colors undergo daily testing by our seasoned team of self-taught art pros.