Viridian

HEX: #40826D | Modern Palette

On White
4.53:1
PASS
On Black
4.63:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#40826D
RGB
64, 130, 109
HSL
160°, 50% ,50%
CMYK
50.77, 0, 16.15, 49.02

About Viridian

Viridian (#40826D) is a color with RGB(64, 130, 109) and HSL(160.91°, 50.77%, 50.98%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #824055, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #6D4082 and #826D40. The name comes from viridis (Latin).

  • HEX: #40826D
  • RGB: 64, 130, 109
  • HSL: 160.91°, 50.77%, 50.98%
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Logo
  • Complementary color: #824055
  • Triadic colors: #6D4082, #826D40
  • The name comes from viridis (Latin).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Viridian #40826D is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Viridian #40826D pairs with #824055 as its complementary color, and #6D4082 and #826D40 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Viridian #40826D moves from dark #08110E tones through the base color to lighter #EEF7F4 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Button Logo

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #74746E
Protanopia #7D7D6D
Tritanopia #468080
Achromatopsia #767676

Frequently Asked Questions

Viridian (#40826D) is a color with RGB(64, 130, 109) and HSL(160.91°, 50.77%, 50.98%).

#40826D pairs strongly with #824055 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#40826D is suitable for Text, Button, Logo and works well with Cool styles.

The name Viridian is linked to viridis from Latin, meaning Meaning 'green' or 'flourishing', referring to the color's vibrant green hue..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word viridis
Meaning Meaning 'green' or 'flourishing', referring to the color's vibrant green hue.
Language Latin
First Recorded Use 19th Century

History

Viridian is a hydrated chromium(III) oxide green pigment, known for its permanence and transparency. It quickly replaced the less stable emerald green in artists' palettes. Its chemical stability made it a valuable addition to painting and industrial applications. The pigment's rich, deep green was highly prized by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters.

First Recorded Use

The term 'viridian' as a specific pigment name emerged in the mid-19th century. It was first synthesized in 1838 by Pannetier and Binet in Paris.

Cultural Associations

In art, viridian is often associated with natural landscapes and foliage due to its vibrant green. Its use marked a shift towards more stable and reliable synthetic pigments in the 19th century. The color is sometimes seen as a sophisticated and deep green, distinct from more common greens.

Similar Named Colors
Hooker Green #49796B ΔE 4.49
Generic Viridian #007F66 ΔE 4.86
Deep Green-cyan Turquoise #0E7C61 ΔE 5.20
Illuminating Emerald #319177 ΔE 5.67

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #40826D;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #40826D;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #40826D;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #40826D,
        #C1436B
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #40826D,
        #C1436B
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$viridian: #40826D;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$viridian-r: 64;
$viridian-g: 130;
$viridian-b: 109;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $viridian;
    color: rgba($viridian-r, $viridian-g, $viridian-b, 0.8);
}