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Verdigris

Blue-green from copper oxidation, patina of time.

Color conversions

Meaning & usage

Verdigris is the color of time acting on metal. The copper roofs of great cathedrals and statues on public squares acquire this hue through natural oxidation, visible testimony to duration and transformation.

Synonyms & nuances

vert-de-grispatine verteverdigrispatina green

Shades (darker)

Tints (lighter)

Tones (desaturated)

Design system scale (50→950)

Harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-comp.
Tetradic

Thread & yarn equivalents

Average ΔE :39 (Approximate)
#43B3AE
DMC 992
Aquamarine Lt
ΔE 39

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