What Is the Meaning for the Color Green?
The meaning of colors tends to vary by culture; however, many of the meanings of the color green have been consistent across time.
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Nature
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Green represents nature in nearly every culture. This is due to almost every plant having at least some green in it.
Life
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Green represents life in many cultures. This is also linked to nature. In cultures that experience winter, green is representative of the new life that comes in the spring and in the lasting color of evergreens.
Healing
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Green is seen as a healing color in many cultures. This also has roots in nature, since many healing herbs are green in color. According to BioPulse, green is used as color therapy for relaxation and balancing the nervous system. SibaGraphics indicates that green lowers blood pressure and is an appetite suppressant.
Money
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Green represents money in the United States, according to SibaGraphics. This is primarily a result of the use of green to print bills. It can also represent the power that comes from having or controlling money.
Love
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Color Matters notes evidence that green has represented fertility, love and sexuality in many past and present cultures.
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