Paris Green Paint Color

Paris Green is a striking paint color that captures the intensity and richness of historical emerald green pigments. This bold, sophisticated hue brings dramatic elegance and artistic heritage to modern interior spaces.

Historical Pigment Background

Paris green (copper(II) acetate triarsenite or copper(II) acetoarsenite) is an inorganic compound. As a green pigment, it is also known as Schweinfurt green, emerald green or Vienna green. It is a highly toxic emerald green crystalline powder which, despite its toxicity, has been used as a rodenticide and insecticide, as well as a pigment. It is also used as a blue colorant for fireworks. Paris green is said to range in color from a pale bluish green when ground very finely to a darker green when ground coarsely.

This rich pigment history makes Paris Green paint color an excellent choice for creating sophisticated interiors with artistic depth and historical character.