Color Psychology
Meanings and Effects of the Color Green
Green comes with many symbiotic meanings, among which, the strongest and the most universal is nature. Related to that, it also signifies life, youth, renewal, hope and vigor. Brides in the Middle Ages wore green to symbolize fertility.
Green is the easiest color on the eye and can improve vision. It is a calming color and has a neutral effect on the human nervous system. The "green rooms" are designed for people who are waiting to appear on TV to sit and relax. Green is also a popular color in hospitals because it relaxes patients.
Green's various shades have different symbolic meanings:
* Dark Green -- cool, masculine, conservative, and implies wealth.
* Emerald Green -- immortality.
* Olive Green -- the color of peace.
* Yellow-Greens -- least preferred color of consumers.
Green represents money in American culture.
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