Erin (color) facts for kids

The color Erin is a beautiful shade of green. It's found right in the middle of green and spring green on the color wheel. This special color gets its name from Erin, which is a poetic and old way to refer to Ireland.

The first time the color name erin was written down in English was in 1922. It's a color that often reminds people of the green landscapes of Ireland, which is sometimes called the "Emerald Isle."

Shades of Erin

There are many different shades of green that are similar to Erin or are often associated with it. Here are a few:

• Malachite is a slightly darker green, named after a green mineral.
• Emerald Green is a bright, rich green, like the precious gem, the emerald.
• Irish Green is another shade that brings to mind the vibrant greens of Ireland.
• Kelly Green is a very popular and bright green, often seen on St. Patrick's Day.
• Jade Green is a deep, rich green, named after the beautiful jade stone.
• Shamrock Green is a specific green linked to the shamrock, a symbol of Ireland.
• Irish Isle is another green that captures the feeling of the Irish landscape.
• Viridian is a darker, bluish-green color.
• Dark Erin is, as the name suggests, a deeper version of the Erin color.

Related pages

• List of colors