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What Does Your Favorite Shade of Green Mean?
Chris Vendilli • Mar 16, 2020
Colors are so fascinating. They make us feel, they help us express how we feel. The right colors can really set the mood in a room, or on an outfit. There’s a lot to color theory and what each of the colors mean. This St. Patrick’s Day we thought it’d be fun to explore a little about green.
Worldwide Meanings of Green
The color and the world green have come to be rather symbolic internationally. Going green is now a verb, it’s more than a color. It’s of course always associated with the natural world, but now when someone is green it often refers to a lifestyle of preserving the environment. It’s always been symbolic of growth. In Ireland the color is attributed to luck. And in America it is often considered a color of wealth.
Shades of Green
There are thought to be more different shades of green than any other color. From yellow greens to bluish greens, it covers a wide spectrum while remaining “green.” One of the great things about color is that it can mean something different to each person who perceives it. You might have a memory you associate with a certain shade of green that changes the meaning for you. For example dark green has many negative connotations, like greed and ambition. When I was young, my grandmother had a dark green mushroom stool I sat on to watch TV. Thus I have always associated that color with peace and contentment, no matter what the popular definition is.
Some commonly accepted meanings of shades of green are:
- Yellow-Green represents sickness, jealousy and discord
- Olive Green stands for peace and calm
- Dark Green references ambition, money, greed and also fertility
- Aqua is said to represent healing for emotions and protection
- Bright greens symbolize rebirth
What Can Shades Do For A Room?
So what effect does the shade of green you pick have on a room? Here are some thoughts.
- Sage Green is a bit of a washed out green color. Thus it is soothing and contemplative. Perhaps a good color for a meditation area.
- Lime is vibrant and lively. It energizes a room and gives you a youthful feel.
- Emerald green represents wealth and royalty. Use it in rooms where you want to feel rich.
- Olive green conveys a sense of history and sophistication.
- Seafoam green is peaceful and pleasing. It’s a great color for relaxation.
- Mint green is refreshing and inspiring. This can be a great color for an office or a craft room.
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