Think of the colour green and then consider what you envisage and how it makes you feel. Many of us will picture trees, grass and plants, all things associated with the natural environment. Perhaps for this reason it’s a colour that makes us feel calm, refreshed and tranquil.
In colour psychology, green is the colour of balance and represents harmony, rest, restoration, equilibrium and peace. It is no coincidence that many hospitals use green in their environments to help healing, and people are directed to a ‘green room’ to relax before appearing on television. A green environment can also positively impact on the health and well-being of pre-school children.
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