10 things you didn't know about the color green

It is summer and nature now gives us so much green. Take a walk with us, the color green has so much to offer... The color green refers to balance and harmony. From the perspective of color psychology, it is the great balance of the heart and the emotions that creates balance between the head and the heart.

From the perspective of colors, green is also the color of growth, of spring, renewal and rebirth. It renews and restores depleted energy. Away from the stress of the way too busy life, and brings us back to a sense of calm. In short, it is the most relaxing color on earth! Here are 10 fun things you probably didn't know about juicy greenery.

1 50 shades of green

The human eye can distinguish more different shades of green than any other color.

2 I do

Green was the most popular color for wedding dresses in the 15th century, as green symbolized fertility.

3 Relax

The color green has a healing effect on the eyes and improves your vision. It helps the body relax and reduces stress.

4 Ho ho ho

2 Before the 1950s, Santa's suit was not red but green. This changed when Coca-Cola got involved.

5 Holy green

Green was a sacred color in ancient Egypt, as it represented hope, peace and spring. The floors of temples were therefore painted green.

6 green eyes

Only 2% of people have green eyes. However, when you ask people what color eyes they would prefer, green is mentioned most often. I myself am the proud owner of such a pair of green binoculars!

7 Cheer up

Green can help relieve nervousness, depression and anxiety. This has to do with the fact that your brain associates this color with being in nature.

8 Hatshu

Green lowers your histamine levels. Histamine is a hormone released during an allergic reaction. If you suffer from hay fever, it can therefore help to look at something green!

9 Bookworm Tip

Green increases the speed at which you read. Research shows that if people read a text with a transparent green sheet over it, they are ready earlier.

10 Frog

We perceive frogs as green, but actually their skin is blue with a transparent yellow layer over it.

Author - Kara de Rooij
Kara de Rooij has succeeded in making completely natural, vegan paint of professional artist quality. She has managed to convert her love for color and coast into her own business. She gives us a glimpse into the world of color.