It’s ironic that green – the color of money – is also one of the most calming paint colors. Studies have shown that it has a soothing effect on our psyches, something we can all use in these financially troubling times. The relaxing effect of green paint actually begins in the color selection process. Unlike purple, which can be aesthetically tricky, green is an easy color to work with, so you won’t suffer agita when choosing one or more green hues for your home.

Virtually all greens are harmonious, shades of what we see in our natural surroundings. When we look at a forest, field, or flower garden, we don’t see just one green hue, but many. Being accustomed to various tints and shades of green co-existing makes our eye more accepting of complex green-based color schemes wherever we see them.