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