Verdigris

HEX: #43B3AE | Modern Palette

On White
2.53:1
FAIL
On Black
8.30:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#43B3AE
RGB
67, 179, 174
HSL
177°, 62% ,70%
CMYK
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

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Verdigris #43B3AE is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Verdigris #43B3AE pairs with #B34348 as its complementary color, and #AE43B3 and #B3AE43 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Verdigris #43B3AE moves from dark #071312 tones through the base color to lighter #ECF8F8 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #9D9DB0
Protanopia #ABABAE
Tritanopia #45B2B2
Achromatopsia #A3A3A3

Frequently Asked Questions

Verdigris (#43B3AE) is a color with RGB(67, 179, 174) and HSL(177.32°, 62.57%, 70.2%).

#43B3AE pairs strongly with #B34348 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#43B3AE is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Cool styles.

The name Verdigris is linked to vert-de-Grèce from French, meaning green of Greece.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word vert-de-Grèce
Meaning green of Greece
Language French
First Recorded Use Late Middle English

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.

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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);
}