Emerald (color)
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Emerald, also called emerald green, is a tone of green that is particularly light and bright, with a faint bluish cast. The name derives from the typical appearance of the emerald gemstone.[1] The first recorded use of emerald as a color name in English was in 1598.[2]
Emerald[edit]
| Emerald as a quinary color on the RYB color wheel |
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green
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emerald
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viridian
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| Emerald | |
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 Color coordinates | |
| Hex triplet | #50C878 |
| Source | Maerz and Paul[3] |
The word "emerald" is derived (via Template:Lang-fro and Middle English: emeraude), from Vulgar Latin: esmaralda/esmaraldus, a variant of Latin smaragdus, which was via Ancient Greek: σμάραγδος (smáragdos; "green gem") from a Semitic language.[4] According to Webster's Dictionary the term emerald was first used in the 14th century, in reference to the gemstone.[5]
Emerald green can be used to describe green gemstones and minerals that aren't actual emeralds, e.g. a malachite necklace could be described as emerald green. The Emerald Buddha, a national relic of Thailand, is made of jade or jasper, and the adjective "Emerald " refers to its color. It is kept in the Chapel of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) on the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.[6]
The color "emerald" is used to describe countries rich in green meadows and forests, or cities with many parks and trees. For example, Ireland is sometimes referred to as the Emerald Isle due to its lush greenery, and Seattle is sometimes referred to as the Emerald City because its abundant rainfall creates lush vegetation. Emerald Cities: Urban Sustainability and Economic Development is a book published in 2010 by Joan Fitzgerald, director of the law, policy and society program at Northeastern University, about ecologically sustainable city planning.
The Emerald Triangle refers to the three counties of Mendocino, Humboldt, and Trinity in Northern California, United States[7] because these three counties are the biggest marijuana producing counties in California and also the US.[7] A county-commissioned study reports pot accounts for up to two-thirds of the economy of Mendocino.[7]
In 1814, a toxic inorganic compound was invented in Germany by taking acetic acid, mixing and boiling it with vinegar, and then by adding some arsenic, forming a bright blue-green hue.[8] Introduced as Paris green in England during the 19th century to market it as a dye, the normalized color coordinates for this pigment are identical to the color emerald.[9] It was notorious for causing deaths due to it being a popular color used for wallpaper. Victorian women used this bright color for dresses, and florists used it on fake flowers.[10]
In the books of Oz by L. Frank Baum, the "Emerald City" is a city that features prominently in the books. Depending on the book, either everything in the city is green because the city is built of emeralds and green glass, or because the people in it wear emerald-tinted glasses, causing everything to appear emerald green.[11]
The Pokémon main series games were released in waves called generations, with the first generation of games named after colors: Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow. The second generation, Pokémon Gold and Silver, could have been named after the colors gold and silver. The third generation of games included Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, along with the well-received Pokémon Emerald -- all could have been named considering the fact the gemstones have corresponding color names. The cities in the first-generation Pokémon games are all named after colors, e.g. Viridian City, with the exception of the player's hometown of Pallet Town (named after an artist's palette).[12][13]
Variations[edit]
Crayola Emerald (1994 Gem Tones)[edit]
| Emerald (Crayola) | |
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| Color coordinates | |
| Hex triplet | #14A989 |
| Source | Crayola[14] |
Emerald (web color)[edit]
| Emerald (web color) | |
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| Color coordinates | |
| Hex triplet | #00c957 |
| Source | Web color[15][16] |
Illuminating Emerald (Crayola 2001 Metallic FX Crayons)[edit]
| Illuminating Emerald (Crayola) | |
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| Color coordinates | |
| Hex triplet | #319177 |
| Source | Crayola[17] |
Pantone Emerald[edit]
| Emerald (Pantone) | |
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| Color coordinates | |
| Hex triplet | #009B77 |
| Source | Pantone[18] |
This was Pantone's color of the year in 2013. Pantone's executive director, Leatrice Eiseman, said this of the color choice: "The most abundant hue in nature, the human eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum. As it has throughout history, multifaceted Emerald continues to sparkle and fascinate. Symbolically, Emerald brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation, which is so important in today's complex world. This powerful and universally-appealing tone translates easily to both fashion and home interiors."[19]
RAL 6001 Emerald green[edit]
| RAL 6001 Emerald green | |
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| Color coordinates | |
| Hex triplet | #28713E |
| Source | RAL colour standard[20] |
References[edit]
- ↑ St. Clair, Kassia (2016). The Secret Lives of Colour. London: John Murray. pp. 220–221. ISBN 9781473630819. OCLC 936144129. Search this book on
- ↑ Maerz and Paul A Dictionary of Color New York:1930 McGraw-Hill Page 194; Color Sample of Emerald: Page 75 Plate 26 Color Sample J10
- ↑ The color displayed in the color box above matches the color called emerald green in the 1930 book by Maerz and Paul A Dictionary of Color New York:1930 McGraw-Hill; the color emerald green is displayed on page 75, Plate 26, Color Sample J10.
- ↑ Harper, Douglas. "emerald". Online Etymology Dictionary.
- ↑ "Definition of EMERALD". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
- ↑ Diskul (M.C.), Subhadradis (1982). History of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Bangkok: Bureau of the Royal Household. Archived from the original on 27 September 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2020. Unknown parameter
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- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Regan, Trish (2009-01-22). "Pot growers thrive in Northern California: Cash crop now accounts for two-thirds of Mendocino County economy". CNBC.
- ↑ "Pigments through the Ages - History - Emerald green". www.webexhibits.org. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
- ↑ The color code for Paris green matches the color called emerald green in the 1930 book by Maerz and Paul A Dictionary of Color New York:1930 McGraw-Hill; the color emerald green is displayed on page 75, Plate 26, Color Sample J10.
- ↑ Wright, Jennifer (2017-03-17). "The History of Green Dye Is a History of Death". Racked. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
- ↑ Riley, Michael O. (1997). Oz and Beyond: The Fantasy World of L. Frank Baum. Lawrence, KS: University Press of Kansas. p. 53. ISBN 0-7006-0832-X. Search this book on
- ↑ https://www.gamesindustry.biz/pokeacutemon-emerald-puts-players-on-the-path-to-the-emerald-city
- ↑ https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Kanto
- ↑ "Crayola Crayon Chronology — Gem Tones". Crayola LLC. Retrieved 2009-04-08.; re-accessed April 19, 2008
- ↑ https://rgbcolorcode.com/color/emeraldgreen
- ↑ https://encycolorpedia.com/00c957.
- ↑ "Custom Box Creator". SureSource LLC. from the web page source. Archived from the original on 2013-01-17. Retrieved 2013-03-30. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ https://www.pantone.com/articles/color-of-the-year/color-of-the-year-2013
- ↑ https://www.pantone.com/articles/color-of-the-year/color-of-the-year-2013
- ↑ https://www.ralcolorchart.com/ral-classic/ral-6001-emerald-green
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