Verdigris
HEX: #43B3AE | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#43B3AE
67, 179, 174
177°, 62% ,70%
62.57, 0, 2.79, 29.8
About Verdigris
Verdigris (#43B3AE) is a color with RGB(67, 179, 174) and HSL(177.32°, 62.57%, 70.2%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #B34348, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #AE43B3 and #B3AE43. The name comes from vert-de-Grèce (French).
- HEX: #43B3AE
- RGB: 67, 179, 174
- HSL: 177.32°, 62.57%, 70.2%
- Style: Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #B34348
- Triadic colors: #AE43B3, #B3AE43
- The name comes from vert-de-Grèce (French).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #43B3AE from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The term 'verdigris' comes from the Old French 'vertegrez', which itself is a corruption of 'vert-de-Grèce' (green of Greece). This refers to the fact that the pigment was historically produced in Greece. Verdigris is a common name for a green-blue compound that forms on copper, brass, or bronze when exposed to air or seawater over a period of time. It is a basic copper carbonate, but can also refer to copper(II) acetate, which was historically used as a pigment. The pigment was highly valued in art for its vibrant green hue, though it was known to be somewhat unstable and could darken over time, especially if not properly prepared or mixed with certain other pigments.
First Recorded Use
14th Century
Cultural Associations
Verdigris is widely recognized as the characteristic patina on aged copper roofs, statues (like the Statue of Liberty), and ancient bronze artifacts. Its presence often signifies age, authenticity, and a connection to history. In art, verdigris pigment was used by masters throughout various periods, despite its known issues with stability. Its unique color was difficult to replicate with other pigments. The color 'Verdigris' (#43b3ae) itself evokes a sense of aged elegance, natural oxidation, and a blend of green and blue tones often found in natural environments or historical objects.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #43B3AE;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #43B3AE;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #43B3AE;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#43B3AE,
#E38388
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#43B3AE,
#E38388
);
}// SCSS variable
$verdigris: #43B3AE;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$verdigris-r: 67;
$verdigris-g: 179;
$verdigris-b: 174;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $verdigris;
color: rgba($verdigris-r, $verdigris-g, $verdigris-b, 0.8);
}