Are you seeing red today? Feeling blue?  The psychological association of a color is often more meaningful than the visual experience.

Color is light and light is energy. Scientists have found that actual physiological changes take place in human beings when they are exposed to certain colors. Colors can stimulate, excite, depress, tranquilize, increase appetite and create a feeling of warmth or coolness. What does green do for you?

Green is one of the most-often cited favorite colors, second only to blue. It represents nature, environment, health, renewal, youth, vigor, spring, and generosity, among other things. It occupies more space in the spectrum visible to the human eye and is the easiest color on the eye. It is a calming, refreshing color. People waiting to appear on TV sit in “green rooms” to relax. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients.

So it comes as no surprise that an expanse of lush green lawn proves restful and inviting. Still in doubt? Gaze at the header photo on this page…even the various shades of green can elicit different reactions. The bright, yellow-greens are whimsical and happy, full of energy and promise. The deeper tones of the foliage draw you in, suggesting quiet, strength, shade, protection, providing a landscape for relaxing.

Are you craving a little peace and rest today? Seek out green!