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The color of sea green, the color of water at dawn, rich emerald blue - and all this is about one of the most beautiful shades in the color palette, viridian. In this material we will tell you what viridian looks like, where this shade is most often used and what colors it is best combined with. As always, at the end of this article you will find the most successful examples with a selection of Viridian color images.
What does viridian color look like?
Viridian is a bright but quite natural shade of blue-green. The perception of this shade is greatly influenced by the texture and material on which it is applied. Depending on the type of fabric and its coating, the shade of viridian can vary from a deep green with a pronounced blue undertone, similar to green in moonlight, to a fairly bright shade of sea green in direct sunlight. Common people still debate whether the color viridian is a shade of green or blue.
Viridian color history
The name of the color itself comes from the Latin word “viridis”, which translates as “green”. That is, based on the name, this shade is more green than blue. This shade was sometimes found in icon painting (for example, in the Orthodox tradition, the Holy Trinity was most often painted in shades of green), but the color viridian received its name only at the beginning of the 19th century, thanks to enterprising milliners who assigned special “selling” names to colors and shades. Marine painters were the first to actively use this shade already in the middle of the 19th century. In particular, viridian color was the favorite shade of the Russian artist Ivan Aivazovsky, who loved to paint the sea backlit by the sun.
Viridian color in modern fashion and its interpretations
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Clothing designers prefer to create monochrome looks with the Viridian shade, sometimes adding bright accents to it. It is believed that Viridian color is a self-sufficient shade that can do without any additions. This is a rare case when a rich color can add “expensiveness” to an image and correct the unpresentability of the fabric. This can be both a plus and a minus: it is obvious to sellers what to focus on, and buyers should always pay attention to the quality of materials and not succumb to the magic of just one shade. Famous fashion houses like Dolce&Gabbana turn to this shade to emphasize the elitism of their products. Designers also liked this aristocratic color because it suits almost all color types. This is how Viridian looks best on girls and women of the Winter and Autumn color types.It suits representatives of the Spring and Summer subtypes a little less, but this is not a reason to deny yourself the choice of this particular shade for the cut of, for example, a dress.
Where is viridian color most commonly used?
Due to its versatility, viridian can be seen on almost all wardrobe items: it is well suited for both everyday wear and evening wear. Traditionally, this is the favorite color for weekend dresses and coats. You can also see sweaters, cardigans and even underwear in the same color. But still, this color is more suitable for outerwear or dresses. At the same time, the weekend outfit should not be overly complicated: viridian does not require any sequins, complex draperies, or stripes. To enhance the gloss effect, you should give preference to expensive fabrics: cashmere or silk. This color looks a little less impressive on lace, cotton fabric and linen.
What shades does viridian color go best with?
As we wrote earlier, Viridian can safely “pull out” a monochrome image. However, monotony (even in such an elegant shade) can be boring. To diversify the look, you can add orange, gold, crimson-wine or milky colors. One of the basic rules: the thermal range of colors must match, that is, in the case of viridian, which belongs to the cold range of shades, its shading color must also have a cold undertone.
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