coppergreen

Coppergreen is a descriptive color term used in art, design, and material culture to describe a shade that sits between copper and green. It evokes copper that has developed a green patina through oxidation, such as verdigris, but it is not tied to a single standardized color value. In practice, "coppergreen" can refer to hues ranging from warm, brown-tinged greens with coppery undertones to cooler, more turquoise greens that resemble aged copper surfaces.

Because there is no official swatch for coppergreen in major color systems, designers often specify the precise appearance via hex codes, RGB, or Pantone references when using it in branding or product specs. Common representations blend copper-like reds and oranges with greens, yielding a muted, earthy tone that can read as both metallic and organic.

Applications of coppergreen include architectural patinas, interior finishes, and decorative coatings that aim to evoke antiquity, weathering, or environmental themes. In digital media, the color may be used to convey warmth with a hint of coolness, balancing energy with tranquility. The term is closely related to verdigris, patina, and other copper-based greens, but remains a flexible descriptor rather than a fixed standard.

See also: Verdigris, patina, copper patina, bronze green, metallic greens.