Viridian
- Opacity
- Semi-transparent
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Series
- 2
- Maker's rating
- +++ · at least 100 years
Hue or substitute.
The name traditionally means viridian (PG18); this tube uses other pigments. The name promises viridian (PG18).
Genuine viridian is transparent, fairly weak and costly. Phthalo-based hues are far stronger, so add them sparingly.
Compared with Viridian (W&N Artists'):
- Opacity: semi-transparent here, transparent in the genuine.
What's in the tube: 2 pigments
Bar widths are estimates: makers list pigments roughly in order of amount but don't publish proportions.
Same color from other brands
Viridian HueGeorgian PG7 PB36Same main pigment (PG7), with a blue (PB36) in place of an earth (PY43)
Same pigments is the closest match. Similar mix shares the main pigment. Similar color looks alike but is made differently.
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Data source: Royal Talens Van Gogh oil colour product page (royaltalens.com, 2026) (open). Send a correction
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