The Power of Green

When deciding on a colour to use, whether it is to paint your roof or to douse the walls inside your home with a fresh coat of paint, one must take into account the psychology behind the colour you choose. Today we are featuring GREEN, in particular, Historical Green by Medal Paints, Roof Paint.

• Green is a cool color that symbolizes nature and the natural world.


• Green also represents tranquility, good luck, health, and jealousy.


• Researchers have also found that green can improve reading ability. Some students may find that laying a transparent sheet of green paper over reading material increases reading speed and comprehension.


• Green has long been a symbol of fertility and was once the preferred color choice for wedding gowns in the 15th-century. Even today, green M & M's (an American chocolate candy) are said to send a sexual message.


• Green is often used in decorating for its calming effect. For example, guests waiting to appear on television programs often wait in a “green room” to relax.


• Green is thought to relieve stress and help heal. Those who have a green work environment experience fewer stomachaches.


• Consider how green is used in language: green thumb, green with envy, greenhorn.

How does green make you feel?