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Popular greens

Celebrate the best of nature with these favourite greens!

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Resene Rice Cake
Resene Rice Cake

G94-010-092

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A sharp clean yellow white

Resene Titania
Resene Titania

G84-012-095

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A soft neutralised grey, close to white

Resene Secrets
Resene Secrets

G84-013-114

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A frosted celadon green with a mood of inscrutability

Resene Kangaroo
Resene Kangaroo

G83-014-097

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A marsupial grey green neutral

Resene Linen
Resene Linen

G80-020-097

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A lightened neutral with an earthy green edge

Resene Tana
Resene Tana

G78-019-095

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An interesting stony grey

Resene Ash
Resene Ash

G79-017-092

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A smoky soft grey with a hint of green hiding within it

Resene Lemon Grass
Resene Lemon Grass

G70-019-106

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A smoky grey green neutral, remindful of an overcast day

Resene Breeze
Resene Breeze

G85-010-197

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A warm tint of green water and aqua mist, crystalline and refreshing

Resene Emerge
Resene Emerge

G79-010-170

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A grey and green sea foam hue, sedate and modest in mood

Resene Tapa
Resene Tapa

G60-010-102

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A smoky understated grey neutral

Resene Flax
Resene Flax

G61-033-104

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A shy earthy green, versatile and peaceful

Resene Paddock
Resene Paddock

G56-028-117

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An unusual wistful green, pastoral and pleasant

Resene Rivergum
Resene Rivergum

G47-022-138

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A mid-grey green oxide

Resene Permanent Green
Resene Permanent Green

G37-031-154

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A traditional clean timber green

Resene Palm Green
Resene Palm Green

G34-023-164

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An old college green, traditional and mossy

Resene Forest Green
Resene Forest Green

G37-022-140

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An ochre based green, shadowy and intrepid

Resene Seaweed
Resene Seaweed

G38-025-121

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A bitter olive brown, heavy and deep

Resene Karaka
Resene Karaka

G31-010-106

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A rainforest green, muddy, masculine and intense

Resene Midnight Moss
Resene Midnight Moss

G31-010-167

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A deep green, Grand Prix winning and fast paced

Green – A colour for all seasons

The dominant colour in nature, green, blended from blue and yellow, is often used to represent birth, growth, rejuvenation, balance and harmony. Green is easy on the eye, cool, restful and is the "anchor" of the garden providing a foil for fruit and flowers. In the home, deep hues have traditionally been used in studies and libraries, with light, bright hues in kitchens. Green is said to encourage moderation in behaviour and vitality in people who are tired or sick.

Green is, however, a complex and immensely varied colour group – in isolation it can be difficult to decide whether a green is cool or warm. It is much easier to see "warmness" or "coolness" if there are two options to compare. For example, a deep green room with rich autumn coloured curtains, terracotta lounge suite and ochre-yellow carpet, glows with warmth and vibrancy. In contrast, a slighter brighter green used in a well-lit south facing room accented with cobalt blue, turquoise and white will be reminiscent of water and sky and be perceived as cold.

The addition of blue to green creates turquoise, a colour that transforms an ordinary item or room into something very special – like Eastern glazed ceramic pottery. To add another dimension to green, add yellow and brown to create golden greens like olive, khaki, avocado and spicy coriander – earthy, muted, elegant and just a touch masculine. Crisp them up with white or cream, contrast with navy and gold, or enrich with deep maroon reds.

Green is ancient – deep fir-green was common in the Georgian era, pea-green in the 18th century, bottle green in the Victorian age, eau-de-nil in the 1930's and lime in the 1960's. Today, green is modern, reflecting our concern for ecology, our hopes for the future and the new generation. The new greens of pale pistachio, rich aquamarine and burnt lime open up new decorating options.

Regardless of the green you choose you can be confident that it will suit all seasons, bringing a little nature and harmony into your everyday built environment.

Decorating with green...

Always try out your colours using a Resene testpot in the area you plan to paint before you start your painting project – that’s the best way to confirm the colour looks right before you start painting. You can also can order drawdowns online.

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