Shades of green from pea to asparagus. Bright and cheerful green color: how it affects people

Emerald, pine, olive, apple, light green, herbaceous, turquoise, lime color, forest green, fern color, chartreuse, feldgrau, asparagus, mossy, myrtle, khaki, office green, jade, sea green, swamp, shamrock, Islamic green, Persian green... Not true Is it endless variety?

The green color scheme is very suitable for a “tropical” interior. This technique will refresh rest rooms and bedrooms, especially “cold” ones - oriented to the north and deprived of natural light.


Photo 1: armchair - juicy pear, floral ornament The wallpaper is the color of fern.


Green the shade is interesting with dominant blue or dominant yellow. Combining them in one room is extremely difficult, but the result will exceed all expectations. This is a very sophisticated and fashionable mix.

Photo 2: wallpaper – shamrock color; chest of drawers – light emerald.


The darkest blue-green shades were popular during the Art Deco era, and thanks to retro cinema they are still chosen for boudoir-style rooms. On a large surface they look best in combination with other colors. Classic partners are silver and pewter shades, although dark blue-green looks no less advantageous against a background of gold and bronze.

Photo 3: walls - viridian (one of the shades of turquoise, close to jade); curtains – sea green; furniture – gray-green.

Olive tones of green have “softening” qualities that go well with both modern and traditional furniture. In combination with light shades, they visually expand the room, filling it with comfort and warmth. This effect should be reinforced by pastel floors, preferably light wood.

Photo 4: The decor on the wallpaper is olive.


The rich tones of sage green create a natural cozy atmosphere, which is associated with gentlemen's clubs and old country houses.

This warm color , designed to create a comfortable and relaxing environment in rooms whose main function is to gather people. However, this color is best used in rooms that receive a large number of sunlight, or in those rooms that are used mostly in the evening.

Photo 5: The walls are light fern.


Swamp shades– the ideal basis for the classics. But in large quantities they make the premises heavy and gloomy. But as an element of decor (pattern) they are successful in modern and very sunny interiors. Especially in combination with olive!

Photo 6: the walls and upholstery pattern are juicy olive (yellow-green).

There's no such thing as too much green. Especially if its shades are well chosen and perfectly combined. You can focus on green using a neutral background. White creates the best contrast.

Photo 7: pillows – Islamic green; floor lamp – asparagus; carpet - lime pulp.


"Garden" green

Lighter green tones Most often found on chintz fabrics and floral patterns, especially in combination with other garden shades: pink and yellow. These soft and inviting wallpaper and curtain combinations look good paired with striped and checkered accessories.

Light green

More saturated shades can also be part of a carefully designed palette: create a tropical interior and add bright pinks, oranges and turquoise blues. You can also pair them with soft blue-green shades for a muted effect. Use them in nurseries or apply lime paint to an accent wall in family room or office.

Dove blue

No two shades of blue are the same, but among them there are tones with a dominant blue and almost green shades. Very light tones add subtle elegance to walls in sunny bedrooms and living rooms, as well as brightness wood finishing. They look great on window frame(only walls should be painted in a lighter shade of dove or pastel cream shades) or on tongue and groove panels in bathrooms, hallways and kitchens.

Turquoise

This vibrant tropical color- an excellent choice for modern interiors. Try pairing it with pinks and reds if you want to add some sparkle, or pair it with bright whites for a fresher effect. It may be too bright on four walls, but just like light green, it looks great on an accent wall. It is most suitable for rooms with a lot of sunlight, but window treatments should be simple and neutral to increase the feeling of light.


Intense peppermint flavor

Very bright mint colors create an atmosphere of cheerfulness, making them an excellent choice for decoration accent wall in work rooms such as the kitchen and office. On its own, this shade may seem too harsh, but add rich wood tones with a yellowish pigment and mirror elements (chrome and metallic are ideal for modern kitchens) – and you will get a profitable combination.

Make sure the walls are prepared properly as this bright paint will make all cracks and crevices visible. For brighter tones it is better to use acrylic paint than matte vinyl emulsion.

Deep slate color

This is an absolute comfort factor in a simple kitchen with pine furniture. The greenish notes of this shade make dove walls warmer.

Green color- this is a symbiosis of two colors - blue and yellow, therefore in psychology the meaning of this color will also be twofold. On the one hand there is boundless energy, and on the other there is an all-consuming calm.

For every person, subconsciously the color green, first of all, means growth, development and harmony in nature. Like green grass that makes everyone happy after a long, cold and rather colorless winter.

What does green actually mean? And what is its psychological impact on a person?

Green color meaning

Life itself, nature, harmony - this is what green color directly means. In addition, this particular color is accepted throughout the world as the safest; it is not without reason that it is the green light of the traffic light that allows traffic.

For those people whose favorite color is green, generosity and reliability are the main distinguishing qualities.

The shades of this color also have meaning. For example, dark green color means that a person likes stability. But the characteristic of pale green color will be relaxation and even calm. By the way, it is this shade that helps improve vision.

Symbolism of green color

The symbols of green color are the first sprouts of wheat. In general, green in psychology is a symbol of gentleness and calmness, and in some cases even hypochondria.

A special influence of green color on restless people has also been noted - it calms and creates a feeling of harmony and trust. IN practical psychology received green color wide application– it is this color that is recommended to paint those rooms where a person prone to neurosis and anxiety spends more time.

The influence of green color on people

Positive characteristics

What does green mean in relation to to a specific person? Well, the positive qualities of lovers of this color include commitment, stability, perseverance, nobility of character and truthfulness.

People who prefer green are considered objective in psychology, as it allows them to see both sides of the coin. They use this opportunity to soberly assess their chances. A specific calculation, which is always successful, is only for the benefit of such people - they enjoy authority among their friends, moreover, it is their opinion that is sometimes considered decisive.

Green in psychology is a symbol of growth, so people whose favorite color is green are always in the mood for something new, which promises them both career and personal growth. Moreover, the psychology of green endows its connoisseurs with kind-heartedness, compassion and constancy.

Negative influence of green color

Green color, however, also has a number of negative properties. Sometimes its sedative effect on the human psyche is so strong that a person, being in the “green” world, simply does not want anything, as he receives a charge of peculiar energy from this color. Green color keeps its secret, the secret of life, so some people may be characterized by excessive secrecy, which will be to their detriment. In psychology, this phenomenon is used to treat people who are claustrophobic, since, being in a closed room painted this color, the internal panic of such people is calmed down under the influence of green.

The influence of green color has different action, it mainly depends on the percentage of yellow and blue. If blue predominates, the color automatically becomes colder and at the same time intense. But the predominance of yellow creates a light and harmonious atmosphere.

The color of life and growth, resurrection and prosperity, security and harmony. These are the associations that arise when the color green is mentioned. This is a complex shade that is a combination of two primary colors - blue and yellow. It is for this reason that the meaning of the color green in psychology directly depends on the degree of predominance of a cold blue or warm yellow tint in it.

What does green mean?

In almost all cultures of the world, green has one general meaning. First of all, it is identified with resurrection and prosperity. This association is closely related to the idea of ​​the spring awakening of nature embedded in our subconscious. It is in spring that the earth “comes to life” and the first green shoots appear. Gradually the world from a lifeless white space it turns into a blooming picture, the main color of which, of course, is green. This is where the use of green color in various religious rites and holidays originates. Green is also associated with growth and development. This is the color of vital energy that can “feed” on a psycho-emotional level.

In addition, shades of green, which are predominantly Blue colour, have a calming and calming effect. So, cold green helps to relax and relieve tension. It is even used by phobias such as claustrophobia - fear of enclosed spaces. A person suffering from claustrophobia is asked to spend some time in closed room, the walls of which are painted in a soft green shade. Studies have shown that a soothing green atmosphere makes it much easier for such patients to endure their stay in limited space rooms.

But besides the positive, green can also have negative impact. The fact is that cold dark shades of this color can cause apathy, drowsiness and even depression. The severity of the negative effect directly depends on the green tint. Accordingly, the more it is, the more depressing the effect of exposure to green will be.

What does green mean in psychology?

The meaning of green in psychology coincides with its historical and cultural perception. But besides associations that are common to everyone, through the prism of unconscious color preferences You can also consider the characteristics of an individual personality. Thus, psychologists say that knowing exactly what color a person has is a favorite, we can tell about some of the character traits inherent in him.

According to research, people whose favorite color is green are sociable and friendly. They have a calm character and are not prone to conflicts and quarrels. Green lovers prefer to solve problems peacefully. As a result, they often suffer because they are unable to fully defend their point of view. But despite this, the “greens” manage to adapt quite quickly to changed conditions. But this does not mean that they are not inclined to worry greatly about failures. Very often, lovers of green suffer from mild neuroses and depression.

What does the color green symbolize in clothing?

Domination a certain color clothing can also tell a lot about its owner. It is believed that by choosing a particular color in clothes, a person projects his mood and inner experiences onto the outside world.

So, if you often wear light green clothes, this may mean that you have a light and pleasant character, ready to communicate and cooperate. Rich shades of green in clothing, especially in combination with yellow and orange, reveal such traits as cheerfulness and activity in a person. Additionally, this color combination is automatically uplifting and energizing, so it can be used to activate your inner potential. But dark green clothes, on the contrary, have a calming effect. Those who love this shade in their wardrobe are most likely closed and detached individuals who prefer loneliness and solitude.

JOURNEY THROUGH GREEN

Green color– one of the three primary colors additive RGB system.
(special issue of green pages)

Green color came from a merger blue And yellow, while the qualities of both are complementary. The color green sends a lot of different signals. If it predominates yellow shade, he excites. If green color dominates blue, He calms down.

I decided to indulge in my favorite oil pastels: I mixed blue and yellow(in the illustration).

There are about thirty main shades of green, but there are many more descriptive adjectives in the Russian language - mustard, pistachio, olive, khaki, pea, marsh, bottle, salad (light green), malachite, emerald, wormwood, lichen color, copper patina, vitriol, herbal, squash, phosphoricus, frog...

Dark and neutral shades of green– the color of spruce needles, forest thicket – are associated with strength, reliability and durability. Tender greens shades of sage, mint and copper patina are soothing. Emerald And malachite talk about luxury.

In nature, the color green comes from chlorophyll, a green pigment that contains some yellow. Remember how different the colors of tree leaves, grass, cereals and ivy are. Luxurious gardens immediately come to mind, magnificent bright flowers framed by various shades of greenery. This yellow-green color usually gives a person a feeling of well-being, optimism and spring renewal. It is not surprising that this color is often associated with fertility. But add even more yellow to green - as in chartreuse- and he will change completely. This color often causes a negative reaction and is associated with envy and anger, illness and poison.

In ours with you journey through the color green we will avoid negativity and enjoy the variety of shades of the green kingdom;-)

Green poetry and painting

The color green caresses like a shadow at noon,
He gives peace to the soul and vision.
And the grass is green, and there is darkness in the forests.
The green color fluctuates in the eyes,
Green color is the outfit of any garden,
And for jasmine the stem is like a reward.
1301
“Eight Gardens of Eden”, Amir Khosrow Dehlavi

It's going on and on Green Noise,
Green Noise, spring noise!
Playfully disperses
Suddenly a riding wind:
The alder bushes will shake,
Will raise flower dust,
Like a cloud: everything is green,
Both air and water!
1862
"Green Noise"
Nikolai Alekseevich Nekrasov


Green Noise, 1904
Rylov Arkady Alexandrovich


Etymology of the word "green"

In Old Russian noun "zell" meant “young winter, greenery, grass.” By the way, the word is derived from it "potion", originally it meant “infusion of herbs.” This word, in turn, is associated with the expression “green wine,” that is, “vodka infused with herbs.” Green is subconsciously identified with eternal life, with immortality. Suffice it to recall the expression "evergreen".

Phraseologisms:
young green– inexperience, inexperience;
green serpent– alcoholic drinks, alcohol;
green Street– an open path, without delays or obstacles;
turned green with anger– come into a state of strong irritation, dissatisfaction;
green melancholy- languid, unbearable boredom.

Minerals, rocks

Among the green minerals we can especially note: emerald– a chromium-colored variety of beryl; olive green chrysolite; blue-green amazonite; apple green chrysoprase; grassy-marsh nephritis; malachite; jade; chrysoberyl and dark green with a characteristic snake pattern rock coil. All green stones love silver!

And how can one not remember the delightful, fabulous luxury of Ural gems and wonderful tales of a Russian folklorist Pavel Petrovich Bazhov... Mistress copper mountain– keeper of precious rocks and stones, Silver Hoof, Stone Flower, malachite box

Bazhov Pavel Petrovich(1879–1950) – Soviet writer, folklorist; For the first time he performed a literary treatment of Ural tales. Laureate of the Stalin Prize, second degree, for the book of Ural fairy tales "Malachite Box".
Bayuskin Vasily Stepanovich(1898–1952) – Soviet illustrator. Worked in the magazines “Ogonyok”, “Peasant”, “Murzilka”, “ Friendly guys"..., illustrated children's books.

Ornithology (science of birds)

For this article, I selected two domestic and two overseas birds, whose “names” and plumage are colored green.

greenfinch(Chloris), a genus of birds in the finch family (Fringillidae). The size of a sparrow, the color is olive green with yellow on the wings. 2 types: ordinary and Chinese. Greenfinches are lovers of seeds and berries.

Green woodpeckers(Picus), a genus of birds in the order Woodpeckers. Their plumage is green and olive tones. 10 types. Basis of diet: insects. Green woodpeckers often feast on ants on the ground.


§ Portraits of a greenfinch and a green woodpecker were found upon request in Yandex.Pictures on the website of the Russian Bird Conservation Union

(Aulacorhynchus prasinus) is a representative of the toucan family (Ramphastidae), living in the Central and South America. Like all toucans, it is distinguished by a long beak, in which top part painted black and yellow, and the lower one is usually completely black. Males and females are almost identical to each other, but males are slightly larger. The eggs laid by these birds white. Individuals from different regions can differ so much that there are efforts among ornithologists to divide them into different subspecies.

(Tangara florida) is a species of new palate bird from the tanager family. Distributed on the slopes of the western Andes in western Colombia (north of Choco), as well as in Costa Rica and Panama. It is found under the canopy and at the edge of moist mossy forest, at an altitude of 0–1200 meters above sea level. They live in pairs or small groups. They feed on insects, which they collect on mossy tree branches, mainly on their underside. Body length is about 13 cm.


§ Portraits of an emerald toucanet and an emerald tanager were found upon request in Google Images on Flickr – Photo Sharing

Alchemy

In European alchemy green Dragon or green lion means a strong solvent, for example aqua regia (aqua regia), and its sign is an upside down (“female”) triangle in combination with R.

Religion

Green among the Orthodox it is the color of the Holy Trinity, among the Mohammedans it is the sacred color of the Prophet Muhammad, in Buddhism it is the color of life, among the Jews in Kabbalah it is the color of victory.

Astrology

Green color corresponds to the planet Venus. Astrologers believe that each zodiac sign has its own color. Green astrological variations went to three signs: light green– Taurus; dark green– Libra; blue-green- Pisces.

Physics

“Green” has received its individual place in the continuous spectrum of colors. in 1676 being noticed Isaac Newton, by decomposing white sunlight into a color spectrum using a triangular prism.

Green is one of the three primary colors of the additive RGB system.. The green range of the spectrum has a wavelength of 500-565 nanometers (nm), with a frequency range of 600-530 terahertz (THz) and a photon energy range of 2.19-2.48 electron volts (eV).

For the curious;-)
In England, red, yellow and blue were considered the main colors for a long time, and only in 1861 James Maxwell offered additive color synthesis as a way to obtain color images - RGB system (red, green, blue) which currently dominates color reproduction systems for monitors and televisions.

Green color of sea water
Through the glassy sky,
Diamond of the Dawn Star
Glistens in his transparent womb...
1901, Ivan Alekseevich Bunin

The color of the sea and the color of the sea wave

Adjective "nautical" Many of us associate it with all sorts of combinations of green and blue. Let's try to figure out this adjective ;-) And here we can’t do without my favorite physics: reflection, refraction - her majesty geometric optics + our emotions.

Color of the sea- the color perceived by the eye when an observer looks at the surface of the sea. The color of the sea depends on the color of sea water, the color of the sky, the number and nature of clouds, the height of the Sun above the horizon and other reasons.

Concept color of the sea should be distinguished from the concept sea ​​water color. Under the color of sea water understand the color perceived by the eye when viewing seawater vertically above a white background. Only a small part of the light rays incident on it is reflected from the surface of the sea, the rest of them penetrates into the depths, where they are absorbed and scattered by water molecules, particles of suspended substances and tiny gas bubbles.

Scattered rays reflected and emerging from the sea create color of the sea. Water molecules scatter blue and green rays the most. Suspended particles scatter all rays almost equally. That's why sea ​​water with a small amount of suspensions it seems blue-green(the color of the open parts of the oceans), and with a significant amount of suspended matter - yellowish-green(eg Baltic Sea).

Marine painting

Plunging into marine theme, it’s worth turning to the canvases Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky(Gayvazovsky), who painted about six thousand paintings on a marine theme.
Ivan Constantinovich Aivazovski(Hovhannes Ayvazyan; 07/29/1817–05/02/1900) - world-famous Russian marine painter, battle painter, collector, philanthropist.

Originality of creativity Aivazovsky lies in the romantic depiction of the immense grandeur and violent power of the sea element: sunsets blazing with fire, moonlight playing on the waves, ragged clouds filled with thick ink and the endless blue filling the horizon.

What I “played” with words I found in reproductions of Aivazovsky’s paintings :-)

Sea. Koktebel, 1853

Storm at sea on a moonlit night, 1853
Aivazovsky Ivan Konstantinovich



Sea. Sunset, 1896
Aivazovsky Ivan Konstantinovich

sea ​​view, 1865
Aivazovsky Ivan Konstantinovich



§ Delightful descriptions colorful lakes on the Meshchora side performed by Konstantin Paustovsky, read on the green page “Physics and Fiction (Konstantin Georgievich Paustovsky)”
§ A scattering of seascapes in the moonlight on the green page “The Moon in Painting”.
§ Interesting things about sky color read on the green page “Swimming the Blue”. Translation of “Rayleigh scattering of sunlight” into Russian;-)
§ On variability and inconstancy colors of the moon read on the green page “Description of the Moon in poetic works” - a walk through lunar poetry and painting.

We took a walk along the seashore... we go to the underwater kingdom with Russian epic “Sadko” by Ilya Repin.
Repin Ilya Efimovich- Russian painter, master of portraits, historical and everyday scenes.

Repin Ilya Efimovich. "Sadko", 1876

Repin painted a painting based on the plot of a Novgorod epic "Sadko". Famous for his playing of the harp merchant Sadko By chance he ends up in the underwater kingdom of the sea king. Magnificent music enchants the king. Wanting to listen and listen..., the king demands that Sadko choose as his wife one of his daughters, presented on the canvas as richly dressed beauties personifying different countries and peoples. The mermaid divas are fabulously good, but the heart Sadko belongs Chernave... (to a girl dressed as a simple Russian peasant woman, standing at a distance in the left top corner paintings).
To more convincingly show the whimsical, fantastic sea ​​life, in the process of working on a painting Ilya Repin visits the newly opened seawater aquarium in Berlin. The artist uses a rich palette of colors in the painting: from light olive to rich green. To enhance the effect, Repin paints his epic heroes surrounded by fantastic fish, shimmering with their scales, fancy coral scallops, intricate shells and starfish.
Ilya Repin's painting "Sadko" became the first in epic Russian painting. For this picture Ilya Repin was awarded the title of academician of the Imperial Academy of Arts.

§ An exciting journey through the underwater kingdom with jellyfish, scallops and squids on

Green color in colors and numbers

Colors in HTML denoted by hexadecimal ( HEX) combination designation red (R), green (G) And blue (B) colors. The smallest color value is 0 (hexadecimal 00 ). Highest value color is 255 (hexadecimal FF). The hexadecimal color value is three pairs of hexadecimal digits starting with # . Records of the form are also used: rgb(0,128,0) or entries by color name (for example, Green).

Equivalent entries(filling the table cell with green):



Rectangles (table cells) filled with shades of green are not drawn shading, but precisely the same HEX.
I decided to divide the shades of green into thematic groups :-)

Tea composition

Olives

Khaki (from Hindi "dusty")

Forest green blanket

Medicinal and delicious

Forest fairy tale

Frog Kingdom

Green Gems

Green geography

Webmaster Tools

Another site, this time in Russian, which, I hope, will serve you well when developing color schemes. The site has three wonderful services:

updated 04.05.2012

Traditional Japanese colors is a set of colors that have been used since ancient times in Japan in the production of clothing and other crafts, and are also described in literature. I invite readers of green pages to get acquainted with some traditional Japanese green colors.

Bamboo

Willow

Spring in Japan



Green cooking

In the culinary section of my article we will talk exclusively about the classics - no overseas delights, no artificial colors, flavors or other contraceptives. Everything with your own hands and in a good mood!

There are three varieties of classic colored sauces:
White sauce(for boiled rabbit, veal, lamb and chicken; based on: flour, eggs, broth and butter + your imagination in terms of seasonings);
Red sauce(for chopped cutlets, fried meat and tongue; based on: flour, tomatoes, carrots, onions and butter + your imagination in terms of seasonings); And…
Green sauce(to cold fish dishes and fish fried in breadcrumbs), and then the details began...

Green sauce

Boil washed lettuce, spinach, tarragon or parsley leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, remove, drain, finely chop, rub through a hair sieve and mix with mayonnaise sauce, adding vinegar and salt to taste. Served green sauce to cold fish, as well as to fish fried in breadcrumbs. For 1/2 cup of mayonnaise sauce - 1 tablespoon of boiled and mashed lettuce, spinach, tarragon or green parsley, 1 tablespoon of vinegar.

Mayonnaise sauce: Pour raw egg yolks into a porcelain or earthenware cup, add salt and stir with a broom or spatula. Then pour in in small portions(a teaspoon) vegetable oil, each time thoroughly mixing it with the yolks. When the butter and yolks form a thick, homogeneous mass, add vinegar. If the sauce is too thick, add about a tablespoon warm water. For a sharper taste, you can add 1/4 teaspoon of ready-made mustard to the sauce, which must be mixed with the yolks before seasoning the sauce with oil. For 1/2 cup vegetable oil (sunflower or olive) – 1 egg or 4 quail eggs (yolks), 1 tbsp. a spoonful of vinegar.

Bon appetit and evergreen mood everyone!


Blooming garden through colored glass– the final chord of the trilogy “Primary colors of the additive RGB system”: Walk on Red (Red); Journey through the color Green; Swimming on blue.

P.S.: In my wardrobe there were no green blouses or green skirts... only green pants were found :-) However, I like the color green, and I am happy to use it when developing advertising layouts for printing and in color schemes website design, giving preference to cheerful and warm shades green.

In psychology, colors are given special meaning. It is believed that with the help different colors can influence a person’s mood and emotional state. Green is bright and beautiful colour, which inevitably attracts attention. If you want to know what the meaning of the color green is in psychology, be sure to read this material.

The concept of flowers was invented by the famous poet Goethe. According to her, all dark shades are designed to calm, and light shades, on the contrary, excite. The very first color that appears from darkness is blue, and from light – yellow (they are the basic colors from which other shades are formed).

Color can affect a person, both physically (for a short time) and mentally (if you look at specific objects for a long time).

The perception of colors occurs through associations: for example, blue is cold. First, color is perceived by the organs of vision, and then its effect reaches tactile sensations.

It has been scientifically established that colors can influence blood pressure - shades in the spectrum from blue to green increase it, and from yellow to red - have the opposite effect.

The meaning of green

Green color is a combination of two shades - blue and yellow, and therefore it has a somewhat double meaning. psychological characteristics. Color has boundless energy on the one hand, and on the other, it is distinguished by an all-consuming tranquility.

Each person at the subconscious level will associate the green shade with growth, development and harmony. It’s not for nothing that young grass, which you are so happy about after long winter days, has a green tint.

What more detailed meaning is inherent in the green tint? And how does it psychologically affect people? You can find out more about this.

Characteristics of green tint

Green is the color of life itself, nature and harmony. This color is also officially recognized as the safest in the whole world. It’s not for nothing that traffic lights are only allowed to go when they are green.

If you are simply crazy about the color green, it means you are generous and reliable.

Special attention should be paid to the different shades of the described color. For example, a passion for dark green will tell about a person’s love for stability. A soft green shade speaks of relaxation and calm. It is believed that this particular shade helps improve vision.

What symbolism does the color green have?

Green symbolically corresponds to the first sprouts of wheat. As mentioned earlier, in psychology the shade symbolizes softness and calmness, and sometimes even hypochondria.

Psychologists have noticed that the green tint has a particularly positive effect on anxious individuals - it helps them calm down and feel in a harmonious and trusting state with reality.

Practical psychology actively uses the amazing properties of the color green - people suffering from nervous pathologies are advised to spend a lot of time surrounded by the color green. To do this, you can paint the walls of your room in this shade, and in the spring, when nature begins to bloom, spend as much time as possible outside the house in the fresh air.

How does the color green affect people?

In a positive way

What does the color green mean in relation to a specific person? Talking about positive qualities fans of this color must be told about commitment, stability, perseverance, nobility of character and truthfulness.

Those who like the green tint, according to psychologists, show objectivity, as they are able to see both positive and negative in everything. negative side. And with the help of this opportunity, they very soberly assess themselves and their capabilities. Thanks to a specific successful calculation, such individuals gain authority among their close circle, and in addition, their opinion is usually always decisive.

Still green, according to psychologists, symbolizes growth. For this reason, those who like this shade are distinguished by a constant desire for something new, due to which they develop and improve as individuals. In addition, psychology green tint gives his fans a kind heart, compassion and stability.

In a negative way

In addition to the positive ones, the green tint also has its negative properties.

So, for example, in some cases it has such a calming effect on a person that during his stay “in the green world” he stops wanting something, since he receives a kind of energetic support from this shade.

The green tint retains its secrets, the secrets of the universe, so it can endow someone with excessive secrecy, which will only harm. Psychologists use this phenomenon for their own purposes - to cure people suffering from claustrophobia. After all, when they find themselves in a closed room decorated in green color scheme, then under the influence of the shade they begin to calm down.

However, you should not turn to the color green for help if you are nervously exhausted, because otherwise a complete loss of strength is very likely.

Basically, the effect of a green tint depends on the balance between yellow and blue. So, with a predominance of blue, the shade will turn into a colder and more intense one. A higher percentage of yellow will help create a light and harmonious atmosphere.

Symbolism of green in clothing

The predominance of one particular shade in clothing will also tell a lot about its owner. After all, they believe that the choice of one color or another allows a person to share his mood, as well as his inner experiences, with the outside world.

  • For example, if you like a soft green shade most of all, then this would characterize you as light and nice person who enjoys communicating and collaborating with others.
  • A richer, brighter green, especially if complemented by yellow and orange colors, will tell about cheerfulness and physical activity. And besides, this combination of shades is designed to automatically lift your spirits and fill you with a charge of energy and vigor. That is why clothes of this color can be used to “awaken” your inner potential.
  • Dark green color, on the contrary, is designed to calm. If this is your favorite color, then it is highly likely that you are a somewhat withdrawn and distant person who likes to be alone and in solitude.

Using green in your wardrobe

The famous rulers of the Russian Empire - the Medici and Petrovna - were crazy about this bright and cheerful color. This choice speaks about the masculinity of their character.

In conclusion, let’s summarize the choice of a green shade in clothes:

  1. Green is absolutely universal color. It looks equally good on people of any type of appearance, with the only exception being overly toxic options (those who correspond to the summer color type should avoid them). In all other cases, he has a strict and restrained appearance. Although green clothes are also suitable for holidays, and for the weekend.
  2. Pure green makes objects appear wider. Therefore, if you want to visually appear thinner, turn to dark green tones for help.
  3. Individuals whose wardrobe is replete with green items are very self-confident. But this is where the whole secret lies: you can do the opposite and, on the contrary, thanks to the green tint, increase faith in your own strength.