Grassy Green Paint Colors

You want to paint your room green, but you're not sure what color is the best one.  You know you like the color of the grass outside because it's lush, pretty and inviting.  But how will you know what the right choice of green is?  There are so many different colors of green!  What will keep you from making the wrong decision?

I'm going to help you out with my selection of four colors that are pretty, inviting and hopefully fit the bill for lush.  These grassy green paint colors are from Sherwin Williams and you can use them to enjoy that refreshing green color inside your home.  I'm showing you the paint color, plus a picture of a room painted with it.  

SW 6718 Overt Green

 

In southeastern North Carolina, where we're located, one of the typical grasses available is centipede.  Overt Green is a nice yellow-green color, similar to the look of centipede grass.  It is also a bold color so it's perfect for an accent wall, as pictured below.

Contemporary Bedroom by Austin Interior Designers & Decorators Panache Interiors

Although beautiful, the picture is slightly misleading about the color of this paint: the lamp light gives the wall a yellowish color.   If you look at the wall near the window on the left you can see the true color of the paint.  So, here's a lesson in paint and the type of light bulbs you're using: the color of your light bulbs can have a dramatic effect on the perceived color of your room.  Different types of bulbs give off different colors.  This in turn can make your paint or furnishings look different at your house than in the store.  Or even from one room to the next.  Home Depot usually has a light bulb display next to their bulbs.  If you haven't taken the time to look at it, it's worth the 5 minutes it takes to review.


SW 6732 Organic Green

 

A name that includes "organic" portrays an idea of fresh, all-natural, beneficial, and healthy. In my opinion, this color is bright and cheerful.  What could be more beneficial and healthy than that?  What I like about Organic Green is that it's a "clear" color.  By that I mean that it hasn't been lightened too much, nor has it been darkened too much.  It's a nice medium color of green.

Picture from Fred Smith Company

In the picture, even though there are lighter spots and darker spots the color remains bright and clear.  By painting all of the walls one color you are surrounded in a consistent hue.  I have to say that this room is refreshing to me.  Using white trim and cabinetry adds to the overall feel of the room, contributing to the alluring color.


SW 6725 Pickle

When I think of pickles I imagine the zesty flavor of a pickled cucumber.  This color is very similar to Organic Green, but to me, it has some zest to it!  It's not quite as bright, but it's still beautiful.  I think Pickle is one of those colors that is very much like the color of grass and any number of green plants growing outside.

Eclectic Bedroom by Los Gatos Interior Designers & Decorators Design Theory Interiors of California, Inc

The room above has been decorated with items that are white, black and a slightly different green that are brought together in a cohesive and beautiful way.  Even though this green is darker than the rest on my list so far, there are a greater number of white elements in the room.  It keeps the atmosphere light yet still incorporates darker items that do not dim the space.


SW6733 Grasshopper

Many things come to mind with the word "grasshopper".  But the fact of the matter is that this is a very good candidate for a color reminiscent of the turf outside. It looks like one of those beautiful dark green lawns you see sometimes.  This color is the darkest green on my list; it's light enough to match the color of grass and foliage, but it's also not going to make you feel like you're in a dungeon. 

Picture from Pinterest

This picture has a darker atmosphere, almost opposite of the one painted with Pickle, yet it still works well.  Instead of lighter accents, it has natural wood trim, dark floor and a smoky blue ceiling.  The wall color does not overwhelm the space, yet it still brings in the lush color of grass. The paint color invites you into the space.

So, what will help you know if you're making the right or wrong decision with a paint color?  The best indicator is this: go to the paint store, get the color chips for the colors you're interested in and take them home.  Hold them up to your furniture, the floor, and pictures on the wall.  You can even tape them to the wall and then stand back to see if you like the way the color interacts with your belongings and the light in your room.  Make your decision based on this action.  If the color isn't quite right, go to the next one.

The four colors that I have suggested are all lush, pretty, and inviting.  They show how beautiful and refreshing the color of a lawn can be inside a home.  If you're looking to make a bold statement in your room while also bringing a touch of the outdoors to the inside of your home, using one of these colors will help you accomplish your goal. 

Do you agree?  Let me know.

Stacey

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