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Green

When people think of "nature", they most often think of me. Those who live in highly urban or desert areas long for my presence when I'm not around. I remind people of the natural ways of things, the way our Earth used to be. I'm associated with environmental friendliness and a return to earthy roots. 

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There are many different shades of me that people enjoy. Whether it's the light, gentle green of a grass field, or the deep, forest green of the wilderness, I can bring a sense of adventure, joy, and refreshment through my 

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Other shades, like sage or light teal, bring a sense of serenity and peace, much like my close sibling Blue. I embody both the joy of Yellow and the calm of Blue that come together in my many shades. I can lean towards one or the other depending on my level of brightness and saturation.  

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Some of my shades aren't as pleasant to people—usually when I don't remind them of nature. Shades like puke and neon green are repulsive or to the human eye. They can bring nausea rather than comfort. It's very careful to 

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Where You Can Find Me

Forests and grassy lawns are usually the best places to look for me. I thrive in tropical or temperate environments, and often pair well with blues of the ocean or woodsy browns of trees. 

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Shades of Green

Image courtesy of Ingrid Sundberg

Testimonies About Me

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About grass green: "I don't like green paired with yellow. Reminds me of a football team."

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About forest green: "Reminds me of my home, earthy and homey."

"It's the color of trees, grass, and adventure. It evokes wistfulness, a longing of home that can't be accomplished on this earth, and only heaven can grasp."

"It's both a reminder of the old ways, an ancientness of belonging, as well as a vision of a new earth, what it will and should be. I can see glimpses of it here when I see the color green."

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About emerald green: "High-class, elegant, eye-catching."

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About sage green: "It's calming."
 

About teal: "The color of the ocean is my favorite. The ocean's varying colors encompass all the shades of blue and green that I love."

"Makes me happy."

© 2019 by Habit of Color.

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