For us, it is obvious that green is a mixture of blue and yellow, even a kindergarten kid knows that! However, this is a recent idea! Before the 17th century, no one would have thought of making green by mixing these two colours because it was possible to obtain it directly from nature! It was Newton’s discovery (the colour spectrum) which, by giving a different classification to colours, initiated this idea of mixing.
Emerald green, sage green, moss green, turquoise green, mint green… When it comes to green, there’s an embarrassment of riches to choose from, depending on the atmosphere you’re looking for: if you want freshness, opt for a minty green. Do you want to have some pep? Lemon green is for that. On the other hand, do you like a more intimate and cosy atmosphere? Then I would recommend a moss green or an emerald green.
Green is perfect for revitalising living rooms like your living room or even the kitchen. Since it facilitates concentration, it is also very suitable in an office. In the bedroom and bathroom, it invites relaxation and rest.
As we have seen, green loves red, its complementary colour.
Green also likes blue, with a welcome “oasis” effect to bring freshness and naturalness.
Green also likes browns, a very plant-like combination. Brown warms up green, which is considered a cold colour.
Grey, a neutral colour, can also be combined with a slightly brighter shade of green, with a yellow tinge.