Find the exact green you’ve been looking for.
Designers show you which shades will be best for your style.
Lifted straight from nature, these shadesbrighten kitchens, living areas, bedrooms, and more.
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If you want to incorporate shades of green into your next home refresh, consider thesegreen paint colors.
From playful mint green to earthy olive and everything in between, these are some of our favorite hues.
Pink and green is a preppy, youthful combination, perfect for agirl’s roomor powder room.
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Crispwhite trimis always a good choice for green-painted walls, whether bold or muted.
Ranging from light to lush, watery greens gently contrast sandy tones for a refreshing look.
Warm blue-greens are generally easier to work with;cream pulls out that warmtheven more.
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“It keeps green from feeling sterile,” says Jenny Taylor ofAugust Taylor Design.
The key is to look for greens with gray or brown undertones.
Use these greenpaint colorsto add just a taste of color whentrue neutralsseem a little too dull.
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Reminiscent of an English country estate, it has a historic quality and calming nature.
Take malachite green, for example.
“People are nervous to putdark colorsin small rooms.
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But they don’t make the room seem smallerthey just make them darker,” Perera says.
Use metallic accents or a high-gloss finish to make the room less cavelike.
In this kitchen,muted forest green cabinetspair with a modern mix of marble and brass finishes.
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To achieve a softer look, pair the color with midrange neutrals.
Pure whites or pale neutrals yield a higher contrast look.
If you’re not ready to fully commit to a green kitchen,paint just lower cabinetsor an island.
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“There’s something refreshing about green that denotes a healthy vibe,“designer Ruthie Sommerssays.
To prevent earthy greens from looking drab, keep potential accent colors in mind.
Sommers pairs lighter shades of green with creams orbutter yellowto wake them up a bit.
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Army Green
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Army green isn’t just for camouflage.
It’s a deep shade of green whose rich, saturated nature makes a bold statement in any space.
Pair it with bright white trim and molding for crisp contrast.
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The slightly muted hue pairs beautifully with tone-on-tone neutrals andcrisp white trimfor a cozy space that’s endlessly inviting.
Consider this shade forliving room wall paneling, a powder room accent wall, or a formal dining space.
“Succulent greens are very fresh, inviting, and springlike.
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Even the palest hue still has a happy kick to it,“designer John Loeckesays.
The shadeBeverlyis one of our favorite options, because it’s so versatile.
Paint color:Jade Green by Benjamin Moore
What Goes with Green Paint?
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Green paint colors work with a wide range of styles and color schemes.
Pale celadon paired with blue and white sets a traditional tone when accessorized with classic furniture and formal accents.
Suggested paint color:Ball Green No.
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She favors shades of mint with more blue in them.
If the shade reminds you of a'70s color palette, think againpistachio is a popular shade for modern spaces.
It’s also a lovely choice for a front door and looks stunning againstwhite sidingand modern matte black hardware.
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Indoors, pair it with with aged brass hardware for a timeless finishing touch.
“Market greens nicely accomplish being traditional but still hip,“designer Kishani Pererasays.
“In places where there isn’t a lot of lightlike Seattledon’t go with grayed-down colors.
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I choose ones that have a little more white,” Perera says.
Moody gray-greens hold up well in sunnier locales.
The citrus-inspiredmid-tone greenhas warm yellow undertones and blends well with a rusty shade of orange or deep navy.
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Consider using this brightgreen as an accenton trim for an unexpected pop of color.
Crisp white also tempers these zippy hues so that the lemon-lime green is enjoyable and refreshing, not sour.
Add touches of gold or silver for a polished finish.
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These green walls fall toward the blue camp but are enlivened thanks tocolorful accessories.
Employ this zingy hue in a smaller, private space like a powder room or bedroom.
The pale leaf green wall color, combined withwhite fixtures and linens, inspires serenity in this bathroom.
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Meanwhile, the bright patterned rug andblack-painteddoor introduce a contemporary flair.
Use seafoam in acoastal-inspired bedroomor to brighten up a small kitchen.
Paint color:Sea Salt by Sherwin-Williams
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