Did you know that the color green is one of the most peaceful, balanced, and serene shades on the color wheel — making it extremely popular in home design?
In this post, we’ll examine the psychology behind the color green and share some natural, earthy green shades from the Magnolia Home | James Hardie Collection that you can use to add this peaceful serenity to your home’s exterior.
Psychology & Meaning of the Color Green
Green is a cool color that falls near the middle of the visible spectrum, making it one of the most attractive, restful, and easy colors for the human eye.
Green is often viewed as a “bridge” between primary and secondary colors and cool and warm colors. Because of its versatility, green is seen as a balanced color, which is why people associate feelings of peace, serenity, health, stability, and safety with green.
Nature is also associated with shades of green, so the color invokes feelings of growth and harmony. In general, lighter greens encourage feelings of change, refreshment, and energy, while darker greens have a more serious tone and can be seen as soothing yet intense.
How Is Green Used in Home Design?
Green is a versatile color used in almost all types of home design and architecture. However, the shade you choose will impact the feeling and overall “vibe” set by your green exterior.
Light Green
Light green, and especially bright colors, like Lime, are a better match for modern or contemporary homes. Soft green shades, like Mint, convey a sense of peacefulness and stability but can still add a touch of playfulness to any space.
Dark Green
Deeper, jewel-toned greens, like Emerald, tend to be associated with traditional, historic-style homes. However, dark greens with a brownish undertone, like Moss or Olive, tend to give off an earthy, organic, natural vibe that’s becoming increasingly trendy.
Natural Green Tones in the Magnolia Home | James Hardie Collection
Whether you’re searching for a pale or rich green siding shade for your home, look no further than the Magnolia Home | James Hardie Collection. Hardie® siding is not only durable, weatherproof, and long-lasting, but also comes in several colors, styles, and designs to provide your home with attractive curb appeal.
Here’s an overview of the green-toned colors in the Magnolia Home | James Hardie Collection:
- Dried Eucalyptus. This pale grey shade with greenish undertones is a laid-back, easygoing color that will embellish your home with a calm façade.
- It’s About Thyme. If you’re searching for an off-white exterior color with subtle green undertones, this color is the perfect neutral, calming shade.
- Chiseled Green. Create a cozy, inviting exterior you’ll love coming home to with this gorgeous, sage-like green shade with grey undertones.
- Wandering Green. This dark, earthy green is the perfect option if you’d like your exterior to blend in with the natural scenery surrounding your home.
- Mudflats. Mudflats is a natural brown shade with obvious green undertones that can be used to create a warm, soothing exterior.
Enhance Your Siding with the Magnolia Home | James Hardie Collection from JD Hostetter & Associates
If you’re looking for beautiful green siding that will look great with a classic historic home or a modern dwelling, our team at JD Hostetter & Associates can help you find what you’re looking for from the Magnolia Home | James Hardie Collection. As an Elite Tier Contractor within the James Hardie ALLIANCE, we will help you choose the perfect siding color for your home’s exterior and install each board to standard to ensure your warranty is honored and your Greater Indianapolis area home is protected.
Learn more about the benefits of installing Hardie® siding from JD Hostetter & Associates, and when you’re ready to get started on your siding installation, give us a call!
