#056C41
Vallejo

Viridian Green

Arte Deco

acrylic
cyan

Color Information

HEX

#056C41

RGB

5, 108, 65

LAB

39.8, -37.4, 16.8

Product Code

85.095

Closest catalog-color match

Green by Italeri (ΔE 1.3)

Compatibility unverified: application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 1.3 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Emerald Green by Revell (ΔE 1.2)

purpose: paint vs varnish. ΔE 1.2 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Viridian Green catalog data

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Viridian Green by Vallejo (product code 85.095) is cataloged as acrylic, Arte Deco in the cyan color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #056C41, RGB 5/108/65, and CIELAB 39.8/-37.4/16.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 15 related catalog colors for this paint. ΔE measures the distance between the listed digital color values only; it does not describe opacity, finish behavior, or how the paint covers a surface. Cross-class matches, such as metallic against conventional paint, are shown as digital color only and are never presented as verified substitutes.

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Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Viridian Green is a vibrant cyan with medium-dark value (L*: 39.8). This neutral color has saturated saturation (chroma: 41.0), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 39.8

Medium-Dark

Temperatureneutral

neutral

SaturationC* 41.0

Saturated

Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.

Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.

Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.

Recommended Undercoats

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Shadow Paint
70% confidence

Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.

Layering Tips

  • Apply each layer to progressively smaller areas, leaving previous layers visible
  • Maintain consistent light direction across all layers
  • Thin paints for smoother transitions between layers