forest
moss
pistachio
celadon
peridot
lime
grass
sage
mint
emerald
olive
jade
teal
apple
viridian
avocado
These are just a few shades of green – a drop in the ocean, so to speak, of the millions that exist. High concentrations of chlorophyll in foliage make green the dominant colour in the world (on land). Estimates range from hundreds to potentially millions of variations. The countless tints of green in existence highlight the extent to which the human eye can detect nuances. The reason behind this phenomenon is complex but can be explained. Science tells us that the colour’s prevalence in nature prompted the evolutionary need to be able to spot food and predators in foliage, and as such, we have a biological sensitivity to its wavelength. The magic is that being able to see so many shades also elevates our mental state and general sense of well-being.
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