Viridian Green Hue 2oz / Heavy Body Acrylics / Golden Paints

Guignet of Paris patented the process for manufacturing Viridian Green in 1859. The popularity of this bright, exceedingly clear blue-green color led some to believe that it could eventually replace all other greens, both ancient and modern. GOLDEN's mixture and is a useful replacement for artists familiar with the original. (Series 1) The first acrylic colors offered by GOLDEN, Heavy Body paints are known for their exceptionally smooth, buttery consistency. The Heavy Body palette includes the largest assortment of unique pure pigments in a 100% acrylic emulsion available to professional artists. These colors offer excellent permanency and lightfastness. There are no fillers, extenders, opacifiers, toners, or dyes added. Each Heavy Body color formula reflects the qualities of its pigment. Colors that tolerate a higher pigment load dry to a more opaque, matte finish. Colors that are more reactive and do not allow as much pigment loading tend to have a glossier, more transparent, finish. Because Heavy Body colors contain no matting agents, the gloss of each color will be different. Characteristics: Thick paints that retain texture of brushstrokes and tool marks No fillers, extenders or dyes Rich, vibrant colors for clean color mixing Technical Detail Opacity / Transparency Semi-Transparent Lightfastness rating Munsell Notation Listing Hue:8.8 Value:3 Chroma:5 Gloss Average 20.58 Viscosity Range 20000-25000 CPS CIE L*a*b* Values L*35.64 a*-24.01 b*0.39 Tint Strength 85.29 Pigment Detail PBr7 CI number:77491 Common name:Brown Iron Oxide Classification:Natural Inorganic Chemical Description:Calcined Natural Iron Oxide PY150 CI number:12764 Classification:Synthetic Organic Chemical Description:Nickel Complex Azo PW6 CI number:77891 Common name:Titanium White Classification:Synthetic Inorganic Chemical Description:Titanium Dioxide Rutile PB15:3 CI number:74160 Classification: Chemical Description:Copper Phthalocyanine