Colour Green: Research

Meaning of Green

 https://www.verywellmind.com/color-psychology-green-2795817#:~:text=Green%20often%20symbolizes%20nature%20and,2

Green is a cool colour because it has shorter wavelengths. It often symbolises nature; Tranquility. Other common associations is; money, good luck, wealth, envy, jealousy. 

Ancient Greece- green meant fertility of Earth and women. 

Green can inspire creativity. Green in new environments can help use to be put at ease. Designers often use green in public places. 

Green is calming because of it's links with the natural world. 

Can be motivating- People with a high need for achievement consistently go for green over red. 

Red = STOP       Green = GO 

Words associated with success = green

Green is optimistic.

https://www.sensationalcolor.com/meaning-of-green/

Positive Associations 

• vitality 
• fresh growth 
• wealth 
• balanced, healthy, youthful 
• fosters creativity 
• progress- green light 

Negative Associations 

• feeling sick 
• envy 
• greed 

https://www.artsandcollections.com/article/a-history-of-the-colour-green/

Associatted with the wicked witch. Her complexion is 'unnaturally green'. Green is the opposite of red on the colour wheel. If something had red/rosey cheeks they look healthy whereas pale green is unhealthy/sickly. 

"Green-eyed monster" coined by Shakespeare. Relating to jealousy. 

Colour of the spirit: absinthe. Lots of artists drank this such as Van Gogh and Picasso. 

Mood board: Green 

Mood board: Green in Media and Film