RAL and NCS values are nearest equivalents, not official designations.
In Western contexts, viridian symbolizes nature, healing, and renewal, often linked to tranquility and balance. Conversely, in some Asian cultures, it can represent prosperity and vitality, reflecting a more varied interpretation of its vibrant essence.
Viridian was first discovered in 1838 by the chemist Guillaumin, who synthesized the pigment from chromium compounds. Its name derives from the Latin word 'viridis', meaning green, and it quickly became a favorite among Impressionist painters for its rich color and versatility.
Ranked by CIE76 ΔE — the perceptual distance from Viridian. Lower ΔE means a closer match (below ~2 is barely distinguishable).
All 40 Greens →Nine steps of Viridian by lightness — from #214439 (darkest) to #9CBEB3 (lightest). Click any to copy.
Sitting opposite Viridian at 341° on the color wheel, these give the highest-contrast pairings.
Curated 5-color combinations featuring Viridian.
A 50–900 tonal scale with Viridian anchored at 500 — ready to drop into a design system. Click any step to copy.
Versatile — usable as text on both light and dark backgrounds.
Thresholds: AA needs 4.5:1 (normal text) / 3:1 (large); AAA needs 7:1 / 4.5:1. Large = 18pt+ or 14pt+ bold.
Copy-ready values for CSS, screen and print, plus the extra conversions designers reach for.
color: #40826D; color-mix(in srgb, #40826D 70%, white) 161°, 51%, 51% 51, 0, 16, 49 4227693 #339966 How Viridian appears to viewers with the three main types of color blindness (~1 in 12 men, 1 in 200 women). Simulated approximations.